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We Americans have always believed in freedom of opportunity, and equality of opportunity remains one of the principal objectives of our national life.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “We Americans have always believed in freedom of opportunity, and equality of opportunity remains one of the principal…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote underscores the American belief in equal opportunities for all individuals as a core national value.
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