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In my own State during the last half-dozen years we have made a number of notable strides in labor legislation, and, with very few exceptions, the laws have worked well.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt reflects on the progress made in labor legislation in his state over recent years.

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