FDR: “But the welfare of the United States, and indeed of the Constitution…”

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But the welfare of the United States, and indeed of the Constitution itself, is what we all must think about first.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the welfare of the nation and the Constitution above all else.

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FDR: “But the welfare of the United States, and indeed of the Constitution itself, is what we all must think about first.”