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FDR: The second is sincere respect for the need of all people who are at the bottom, all people at the bottom who need to get…

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The second is sincere respect for the need of all people who are at the bottom, all people at the bottom who need to get work--and through work to get a really fair share of the good things of life, and a chance to save and rise.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt stresses the need for respect and support for those at the bottom of the economic ladder.

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