FDR: “There are, of course, men, a few of them who might thwart this great…”

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There are, of course, men, a few of them who might thwart this great common purpose by seeking selfish advantage.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt acknowledges the existence of individuals who may undermine collective efforts for personal gain.

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FDR: “There are, of course, men, a few of them who might thwart this great common purpose by seeking selfish advantage.”