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I am not willing that the vitality of our people be further sapped by the giving of cash, of market baskets, of a few hours of weekly work cutting grass, raking leaves or picking up .papers in the public parks.
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Roosevelt expresses his concern that minimal relief efforts undermine the dignity and vitality of individuals.
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