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We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to…”
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He cautions against the dangers posed by selfish individuals who undermine national interests for personal gain.
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