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FDR: “They were an appeal from the clamor of many private and selfish interests, yes, an appeal from the clamor of partisan…”

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They were an appeal from the clamor of many private and selfish interests, yes, an appeal from the clamor of partisan interest, to the ideal of the public interest.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the public interest over private and partisan interests.

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