FDR: “By giving to those millions an increased purchasing power, the…”

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By giving to those millions an increased purchasing power, the prosperity of the whole nation will rise to a much higher level.

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Roosevelt argues that increasing purchasing power for the unemployed will benefit the entire economy.

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FDR: “By giving to those millions an increased purchasing power, the prosperity of the whole nation will rise to a much higher…”