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Few people deserve better of the country than those representatives both of capital and labor--and there are many such--who work continually to bring about a good understanding of this kind, based upon wisdom and upon broad and kindly sympathy between employers and employed.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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He praises those who work towards harmony between capital and labor, highlighting their contributions to society.

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