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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 29, 1935

The function and purpose of which Division shall be to stimulate interest in the problems of the consumer.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 15, 1935

I am in entire sympathy with all people who make it clear that the American people and the Government believe in freedom of religious worship not only in the United States, but also in other Nations.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 1935

Certainly, you should be received with open arms and our citizens generally should do all in their power to make your conventions occasions for happy recollections.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 5, 1935

All doubts should be resolved in favor of the bill, leaving to the courts, in an orderly fashion, the ultimate question of constitutionality.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

This Act defines, as a part of our substantive law, the right of self-organization of employees in industry for the purpose of collective bargaining.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

It may eventually eliminate one major cause of labor disputes, but it will not stop all labor disputes.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

It seeks, for every worker within its scope, that freedom of choice and action which is justly his.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

This Act, defining rights, the enforcement of which is recognized by the Congress to be necessary as an act of both common justice and economic advance, must not be misinterpreted.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

The function of mediation remains, under this Act, the duty of the Secretary of Labor and of the Conciliation Service of the Department of Labor.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

By assuring the employees the right of collective bargaining it fosters the development of the employment contract on a sound and equitable basis.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1935

A better relationship between labor and management is the high purpose of this Act.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 26, 1935

The courts, it is hardly necessary for me to add, will always be open to those who seek justice, but they were not established for use by a few to enrich themselves at the expense of the many.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 26, 1935

I urge the withdrawal by the United States of its consent to be sued upon its currency or securities.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 26, 1935

I recommend the immediate enactment of legislation that will authorize and direct the Secretary of the Treasury, at the request of the holders of gold clause securities of the United States, to make payment therefor in cash, dollar for…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 26, 1935

There is no public interest, under these conditions, in permitting a handful of private litigants to exploit the general public in the hope of a wholly speculative private profit.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 26, 1935

But also the interests of our entire people require that the Government of the United States make it clear that it cannot and will not consent to the use of its courts in aid of efforts to sabotage the operations of Government or in aid of…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 26, 1935

There is no constitutional or inherent right to sue the Government; on the contrary, the immunity of the sovereign from suit is a principle of universal acceptance.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 25, 1935

The National Youth Administration shall be under the general supervision of the Administrator of the Works Progress Administration.

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