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FDR: “I am therefore, going to spend my time, my efforts and my money to block the amendment, although I would be awfully glad…”

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I am therefore, going to spend my time, my efforts and my money to block the amendment, although I would be awfully glad to help get some other kind of amendment ratified.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt declares his intention to oppose a specific proposed amendment while remaining open to other amendments.

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