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I have seen children starving. I have seen the agony of mothers and wives. I hate war.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Age: 63 †
Born: 1882
Born: January 30
Died: 1945
Died: April 12
32Nd U.S. President
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I consider it a public duty to answer falsifications with facts. I will not pretend that I find this an unpleasant duty. I am an old campaigner, and I love a good fight.
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No business is above Government and Government must be empowered to deal adequately with any business that tries to rise above Government.
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