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The first condition is that we continue the policy of not permitting any needy American who can and is willing to work to starve because the Federal Government does not provide the work.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “The first condition is that we continue the policy of not permitting any needy American who can and is willing to work…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement emphasizes Roosevelt's commitment to ensuring that no American willing to work should go hungry, highlighting his focus on social welfare.
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