As a nation we may take pride in the fact that we are softhearted; but we cannot afford to be soft-headed
Franklin D. RooseveltWe have faith that future generations will know that here, in the middle of the twentieth century, there came a time when men of good will found a way to unite, and produce, and fight to destroy the forces of ignorance, and intolerance, and slavery, and war.
Franklin D. RooseveltTags: world-war-ii nazism
Let us be clear at the outset that the liberty of individuals to carry on their business should not be abrogated unless the larger interests of the many are concerned. It is the purpose of government to see that not only the legitimate interests of the few are protected but that the welfare and rights of the many are conserved. These are the principals which must be remembered in any consideration of this question. This, I take it, is sound government-not politics.
Franklin D. RooseveltTrue regulation is for the equal benefit of the consumer and the investor, and the only man who will suffer from true regulation is the speculator or the unscrupulous promoter who levies tribute equally from the man who buys the service and from the man who invests his savings in this great industry.
Franklin D. RooseveltВойната на идеите не може да се спечели без книги, както морската война без кораби.
Franklin D. RooseveltNo realistic American can expect from a dictator's peace international generosity, or return of true independence, or world disarmament, or freedom of expression, or freedom of religion, or even good business. Such a peace would bring no security for us or for our neighbors. Those, who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety
Franklin D. RooseveltTags: world-war-ii garrison-state
Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan...As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God."
-President F.D. Roosevelt - 8th December 1941
War is young men dying and old men talking
Franklin D. RooseveltWe know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought.
Franklin D. RooseveltThere are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.
Franklin D. RooseveltTags: progress action inaction perseverance
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