There are exceptions; and in times of prosperity some will prosper far more, and in times of adversity, some will suffer far more, than others; but speaking generally, a period of good times means that all share more or less in them, and in a period of hard times all feel the stress to a greater or less degree.
Roosevelt acknowledges that while some may prosper more than others, economic conditions affect everyone to some degree.
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I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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