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FDR: And at the same time, we hope that this relief will be an investment for the future--an investment that will pay…

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And at the same time, we hope that this relief will be an investment for the future--an investment that will pay dividends by eliminating Fascism, by ending any Italian desires to start another war of aggression in the future.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt argues that providing relief is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic investment for future peace.

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