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FDR: We, no more than other nations, can afford to be surrounded by the enemies of our faith and our humanity.

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We, no more than other nations, can afford to be surrounded by the enemies of our faith and our humanity.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief that no nation can afford to be surrounded by adversaries to its core values.

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