FDR: “It is our task to perfect, to improve, to alter when necessary, but in…”

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It is our task to perfect, to improve, to alter when necessary, but in all cases to go forward.

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the necessity of continuous improvement and forward movement in society.

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FDR: “It is our task to perfect, to improve, to alter when necessary, but in all cases to go forward.”