FDR: “At the bottom of every case of criticism and obstruction we have found…”

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At the bottom of every case of criticism and obstruction we have found some selfish interest, some private ax to grind.

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Roosevelt critiques the motivations behind criticism and obstruction faced by his administration, attributing it to selfish interests.

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FDR: “At the bottom of every case of criticism and obstruction we have found some selfish interest, some private ax to grind.”