FDR: “Were I today to deliver an Inaugural Address to the people of the…”

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Were I today to deliver an Inaugural Address to the people of the United States, I could not limit my comments on world affairs to one paragraph.

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Roosevelt reflects on the depth of his potential inaugural address, emphasizing the importance of discussing world affairs comprehensively.

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