FDR: “If ever there was a time to subordinate individual or group…”

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If ever there was a time to subordinate individual or group selfishness to the national good, that time is now.

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Democratic · New York

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This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the nation's needs over individual interests during a critical time.

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FDR: “If ever there was a time to subordinate individual or group selfishness to the national good, that time is now.”