FDR: “But I also do not mean to desert my obligations and responsibilities…”

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But I also do not mean to desert my obligations and responsibilities as President of the United States and Commander- in-Chief of the Army and Navy.

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Roosevelt balances his support for miners with his responsibilities as President, highlighting his leadership role.

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