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FDR: We agree, therefore, that we must put them to work for a decent wage; and when we reach that decision we kill two birds…

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We agree, therefore, that we must put them to work for a decent wage; and when we reach that decision we kill two birds with one stone, because these families will earn enough by working, not only to subsist themselves, but to buy food for their stock, and seed for next year's planting.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for providing work opportunities to families as a means of support and self-sufficiency.

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