5 Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt about lying

  • Author Franklin D. Roosevelt
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    Freedom of the press is essential to the preservation of a democracy; but there is a difference between freedom and license. Editorialists who tell downright lies in order to advance their own agendas do more to discredit the press than all the censors in the world.

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  • Author Franklin D. Roosevelt
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    The future lies with those wise political leaders who realize that the great public is interested more in government than in politics.

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  • Author Franklin D. Roosevelt
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    The people of America are in agreement in defending their liberties at any cost, and the first line of that defense lies in the protection of economic security.

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  • Author Franklin D. Roosevelt
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    The driving force of a nation lies in its spiritual purpose, made effective by free, tolerant but unremitting national will.

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