The lessons of religious toleration - a toleration which recognizes complete liberty of human thought, liberty of conscience - is one which, by precept and example, must be inculcated in the hearts and minds of all Americans if the institutions of our democracy are to be maintained and perpetuated. We must recognize the fundamental rights of man. There can be no true national life in our democracy unless we give unqualified recognition to freedom of religious worship and freedom of education.
Franklin D. RooseveltContinued dependence on relief inducers a spiritual and moral disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber.
Franklin D. RooseveltMore than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments.
Franklin D. RooseveltNo business is above Government; and Government must be empowered to deal adequately with any business that tries to rise above Government.
Franklin D. Roosevelt