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FDR: Most businessmen, big and little, know that their government neither wants to put them out of business nor to prevent…

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Most businessmen, big and little, know that their government neither wants to put them out of business nor to prevent them from earning a decent profit.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt reassures businessmen that the government supports their ability to earn profits.

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