The enlargement of scope of the functions of the National Government required by our development as a nation involves, of course, increase of expense; and the period of prosperity through which the country is passing justifies expenditures for permanent improvements far greater than would be wise in hard times.
Roosevelt discusses the necessity of increased government spending for permanent improvements during prosperous times.
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