Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

If, indeed, the deeper purpose of democratic Government is to assist as many of its citizens as possible, especially those who need it most,...

Such an extension is highly desirable in the interest of our Nation.

It was necessary for our Government in a time of such emergency to be in a position to bargain with other governments by means of energetic ...

A Nation cannot function as a healthy democracy with part of its citizens living under good conditions and part forced to live under circums...