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FDR: I know that they will gladly embrace this economy and equality of sacrifice, satisfied that it is necessary for the most…

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I know that they will gladly embrace this economy and equality of sacrifice, satisfied that it is necessary for the most vital and compelling motive in all their lives--winning through to victory.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt believes that Americans will accept sacrifices for the greater good of victory.

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