FDR: “I spoke of the practices of the unscrupulous money-changers who stood…”

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I spoke of the practices of the unscrupulous money-changers who stood indicted in the court of public opinion.

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Democratic · New York

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This statement critiques the unethical practices of financial leaders during the economic crisis.

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FDR: “I spoke of the practices of the unscrupulous money-changers who stood indicted in the court of public opinion.”