01/07/1938
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"It was my firm intention to turn over the responsibilities of Government to other hands at the end of my term."
"I do not believe for a moment, and I know that you do not believe either, that we have fully answered all the needs of human security."
"The American people will sustain the progress of a representative democracy, asking the Divine Blessing as they face the future with courage and with faith."
"The real decision to be made in these circumstances is not the acceptance of a nomination, but rather an ultimate willingness to serve if chosen by the electorate of the United States."