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FDR: Every patriotic citizen must say to himself or herself, that immoderate statement, appeals to prejudice, the creation of…

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Every patriotic citizen must say to himself or herself, that immoderate statement, appeals to prejudice, the creation of unkindness, are offenses not against an individual or individuals, but offenses against the whole population of the United States. . . .
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt warns against divisive rhetoric that harms the nation as a whole.

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