"I don't want you fellows sitting around asking me what to do. I want you to tell me what to do."

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In many instances the conduct of colored workmen, and those who have spoken for them, has not been in asking or demanding that equal rights be accorded to them as to white workmen, but somehow conveying the idea that they are to be petted and coddled and given special consideration and special privilege. Of course that can't be done.

— Samuel Gompers