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FDR: “I believe that the overwhelming majority of our countrymen, regardless of politics, race, creed or color, ... have…”

On the recordDecember 20, 1937
I believe that the overwhelming majority of our countrymen, regardless of politics, race, creed or color, ... have desired to pursue the even tenor of their way at peace with all nations and all peoples.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Exchange of Telegrams on Cooperation in Foreign Policies

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