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FDR: Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism.

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Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the importance of patriotism over personal desires during wartime.

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