FDR: “In the budget of the great mass of our families, the point is quickly…”

On the recordNovember 26, 1937

In the budget of the great mass of our families, the point is quickly reached where increased costs mean reduced consumption.

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Democratic · New York

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Message to Congress on Legislation for Private Construction of Housing

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FDR: “In the budget of the great mass of our families, the point is quickly reached where increased costs mean reduced…”