We have, however, a clear mandate from the people, that Americans must forswear that conception of the acquisition of wealth which, through excessive profits, creates undue private power over private affairs and, to our misfortune, over public affairs as well.
FDR: “We have, however, a clear mandate from the people, that Americans must forswear that conception of the acquisition of…”
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Roosevelt calls for a rejection of wealth acquisition that leads to excessive private power over public affairs.
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