FDR: “It is of national importance, in my opinion, that a liberal like Olsen…”

On the recordOctober 30, 1938

It is of national importance, in my opinion, that a liberal like Olsen rather than a reactionary be in the State House at Sacramento.

Said by

Democratic · New York

Source

Letter on the California Political Campaign

More from FDR

Mar 25, 1945

We all know that the reduction of Government-created barriers to trade will not solve all our trade problems.

Mar 25, 1945

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.

Mar 25, 1945

It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.

Mar 19, 1945

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

Other voices in this conversation

FDR: “It is of national importance, in my opinion, that a liberal like Olsen rather than a reactionary be in the State House…”