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Now, many of those same people, afraid that we may be sticking our necks out, want our national bird to be turned into a turtle.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “Now, many of those same people, afraid that we may be sticking our necks out, want our national bird to be turned into a…”
Editor's note · Context
In this metaphor, Roosevelt argues against the fear of involvement in global conflicts by suggesting that America should not retreat into isolation.
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