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Quotes from State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights — Franklin D. Roosevelt

1882–1945

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America's own rightful place in the world depends in large part upon how fully these and similar rights have been carried into practice for all our citizens. For unless there is security here at home there cannot be lasting peace in the world.

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right of every family to a decent home

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad

State of the Union Address — Second Bill of Rights (1944)

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