Political Quotes

FDR: “It is the American people themselves who are in the driver's seat.”

On the record
It is the American people themselves who are in the driver's seat.
Said by
FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt asserts that the American people are the driving force behind the nation's progress and decisions.

Share

More from FDR

Apr 9, 1945

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 9, 1945

The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 9, 1945

Possession of any mine or mines taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior as soon as he determines that such possession is no longer required for the successful prosecution of the war.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation