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I want to make it clear that we do not believe that we can get an adequate rise in national income merely by investing, and lending or spending public funds.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “I want to make it clear that we do not believe that we can get an adequate rise in national income merely by investing…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of private investment for economic growth rather than relying solely on government spending.
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