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FDR: He and the brave men who served with him knew that no man's life or fortune was secure without freedom and free…

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He and the brave men who served with him knew that no man's life or fortune was secure without freedom and free institutions.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote underscores the belief that freedom is essential for security and prosperity, a principle Roosevelt champions.

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