FDR: “It must not be impeded by those who put their own selfish interests…”

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It must not be impeded by those who put their own selfish interests above the interests of the nation.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt criticizes those who prioritize personal interests over national needs during wartime.

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FDR: “It must not be impeded by those who put their own selfish interests above the interests of the nation.”