The lessons of history, confirmed by the evidence immediately before me, show conclusively that continued dependence upon relief induces a spiritual disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber. To dole out relief in this way is to administer a narcotic, a subtle destroyer of the human spirit. It is inimical to the dictates of a sound policy. It is in violation of the traditions of America.
Franklin D. RooseveltI believe that we are going to get along very well with him [Josef Stalin] and the Russian people - very well indeed.
Franklin D. RooseveltOur true destiny is not to be ministered unto but to minister to ourselves and to our fellow men.
Franklin D. Roosevelt(Mariners) have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most difficult and dangerous job ever undertaken. As time goes on, there will be greater public understanding of our merchant's fleet record during this war.
Franklin D. Roosevelt