FDR: “Every day that a workman is unemployed, or a machine is unused, or a…”

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Every day that a workman is unemployed, or a machine is unused, or a business organization is marking time, it is a loss to the nation.

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Democratic · New York

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This quote highlights the economic impact of unemployment and underutilized resources on the nation.

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FDR: “Every day that a workman is unemployed, or a machine is unused, or a business organization is marking time, it is a loss…”