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  • (n) 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

Quotes

  1. "He has the integrity and the inspiration to unify us, as did FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) and Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy and even Ronald Reagan when they ran for the job," Hanks said.
    on May 5, 2008 By: Tom Hanks Source: AFP

  2. "The Democrats offer nothing but criticism and obstruction, and endless second-guessing," said Mr. Bush. "The party of FDR and the party of Harry Truman has become the party of cut-and-run."
    on Jan 22, 2007 By: President Bush Source: Voice of America

  3. "This is the equivalent of what FDR had to do with the SEC - to regulate capitalism," said Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. "A failure to regulate the economy appropriately is what led to...
    on Oct 14, 2008 By: Barney Frank Source: Politico

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