Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

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.

He wishes in all earnestness and sincerity to make it clear that all the delegates to this Convention are free to vote for any candidate.