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FDR: Difficulties have grown out of its interpretation; but rightly considered, it can be used as an instrument of progress…

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Difficulties have grown out of its interpretation; but rightly considered, it can be used as an instrument of progress, and not as a device for prevention of action.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt believes that the Constitution can be a tool for progress if interpreted correctly.

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