FDR: “We are opposed to restrictions, whether by public act or private…”

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We are opposed to restrictions, whether by public act or private arrangement, which distort and impair commerce, transit, and trade.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt opposes any restrictions that hinder trade and commerce, emphasizing the need for open markets.

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FDR: “We are opposed to restrictions, whether by public act or private arrangement, which distort and impair commerce…”