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FDR: We lose sight, from time to time, of our ultimate human objectives.

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We lose sight, from time to time, of our ultimate human objectives.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of keeping our ultimate goals in mind amidst the complexities of governance.

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