FDR: “They expect the opportunity to work, to run their farms, their stores…”

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They expect the opportunity to work, to run their farms, their stores, to earn decent wages.

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Roosevelt highlights the aspirations of citizens to work and earn a living, reflecting the American spirit.

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FDR: “They expect the opportunity to work, to run their farms, their stores, to earn decent wages.”