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Liberalism becomes the protection for the far-sighted conservative.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)
The true conservative seeks to protect the system of private property and free enterprise by correcting such injustices and inequalities as arise from it.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)
Wise and prudent men — intelligent conservatives — have long known that in a changing world worthy institutions can be conserved only by adjusting them to the changing time.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)
Let me warn you, and let me warn the nation, against the smooth evasion that says: "Of course we believe these things.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)
I am that kind of conservative because I am that kind of liberal.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)
Desperate in mood, angry at failure, cunning in purpose, individuals and groups are seeking to make Communism an issue in an election where Communism is not a controversy between the two major parties.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)
The task on our part is twofold: First, as simple patriotism requires, to separate the false from the real issues; and, secondly, with facts and without rancor, to clarify the real problems for the American public.
Address at the Democratic State Convention, Syracuse, New York (1936)