FDR: “And if this is necessary, I do not believe that the American people…”

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And if this is necessary, I do not believe that the American people will shrink from it.

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Roosevelt expresses confidence in the American people's willingness to accept necessary changes during challenging times.

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FDR: “And if this is necessary, I do not believe that the American people will shrink from it.”