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Teddy Roosevelt: I strongly believe in trades unions wisely and justly handled, in which the rightful purpose to benefit those connected…

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I strongly believe in trades unions wisely and justly handled, in which the rightful purpose to benefit those connected with them is not accompanied by a desire to do injustice or wrong to others.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Here, Roosevelt expresses his support for fair and just labor unions.

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