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History proves that dictatorships do not grow out of strong and successful governments but out of weak and helpless governments.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “History proves that dictatorships do not grow out of strong and successful governments but out of weak and helpless…”
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Roosevelt warns that dictatorships arise from weak governments, highlighting the importance of strength in governance.
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