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FDR: I think it is right on this Sabbath evening that I should say a word in behalf of women and children and old men who…

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I think it is right on this Sabbath evening that I should say a word in behalf of women and children and old men who need help-- immediate help in their present distress--help from us across the seas, help from us who are still free to give it.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

In this statement, Roosevelt advocates for immediate assistance to vulnerable populations affected by war, emphasizing compassion.

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