FDR: “For instance, all of us want better provision for our older people…”

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For instance, all of us want better provision for our older people under our social security legislation.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for improved social security provisions for older Americans.

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FDR: “For instance, all of us want better provision for our older people under our social security legislation.”