If these first two essentials are reasonably provided for, we must be able confidently to invoke the third element, the underlying strength of citizenship--the self-confidence, the ability, the imagination and the devotion that give the staying power to see things through.
In this statement, Roosevelt highlights the essential role of citizen strength and unity in overcoming challenges during his presidency.
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