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FDR: But no government can help the destinies of people who insist in putting sectional and class consciousness ahead of…

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But no government can help the destinies of people who insist in putting sectional and class consciousness ahead of general weal.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the common good over sectional interests for national progress.

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