Remarks at Poughkeepsie
11/01/1936
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The American people will sustain the progress of a representative democracy, asking the Divine Blessing as they face the future with courage...
It is neither just nor efficient to permit that task to fall upon any one section or any one group.
The real decision to be made in these circumstances is not the acceptance of a nomination, but rather an ultimate willingness to serve if ch...
I hereby further exempt the said William M. Smith from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending October 31, 1941.