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FDR: “However, while the majority goes on about its great work without complaint, a noisy minority maintains an uproar of…”

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However, while the majority goes on about its great work without complaint, a noisy minority maintains an uproar of demands for special favors for special groups.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt criticizes a vocal minority that seeks special privileges during wartime, contrasting them with the majority's efforts.

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