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FDR: I cannot too strongly urge the wisdom of building upon the principles contained in the present Social Security Act in…

On the recordJanuary 15, 1939
I cannot too strongly urge the wisdom of building upon the principles contained in the present Social Security Act in affording greater protection to our people.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Transmittal to Congress of a Report of the Social Security Board

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