America Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Of course we will continue to work for cheaper electricity in the homes and on the farms of America; for better and cheaper transportation; for low interest rates; for sounder home financing; for better banking; for the regulation of security issues; for reciprocal trade among nations and for the wiping out of slums. And my friends, for all of these we have only begun to fight.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1930s Domestic Policy Address, United States, 1930s
Roosevelt outlines a broad agenda for improving economic conditions, infrastructure, and social welfare, emphasizing that progress is just beginning.
In simple terms: He promises extensive reforms to improve daily life and infrastructure.
Support continued investment in public goods.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- housing
- transportation
- banking
- trade
- urban development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms are most urgent today?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
Implementation can be slow and politically contested.