Political Quotes

FDR: The cost of being afraid to walk down the street with the wrong neighbor.

On the record
The cost of being afraid to walk down the street with the wrong neighbor.
Said by
FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt reflects on the fear of living in a society where one cannot safely interact with neighbors.

Share

More from FDR

Mar 19, 1945

It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 25, 1945

It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 22, 1945

The name of the customs port of entry of Marshfield, Oregon, in Customs Collection District Number 29 (Oregon), is changed to Coos Bay, Oregon.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 25, 1945

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation