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FDR: The present attempt by those opposed to progress to play upon the fears of danger to personal liberty brings again to…

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The present attempt by those opposed to progress to play upon the fears of danger to personal liberty brings again to mind that crude and cruel strategy tried by the same opposition to frighten the workers of America in a pay-envelope propaganda against the Social Security Law.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt criticized those who exploit fears to oppose progressive legislation, recalling similar tactics used against Social Security.

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