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Every considerable labor difficulty in which interstate commerce is involved should be investigated by the Government and the facts officially reported to the public.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He calls for government investigation into significant labor disputes affecting interstate commerce.

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