FDR: “You recognized last spring that the most serious part of the debt…”

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You recognized last spring that the most serious part of the debt burden affected those who stood in danger of losing their farms and their homes.

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Democratic · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's awareness of the economic struggles faced by individuals at risk of losing their homes and farms due to debt.

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