Famous quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Dont forget what I discovered that over ninety percent of all national deficits from 1921 to 1939 were caused by payment

"Don't forget what I discovered that over ninety percent of all national deficits from 1921 to 1939 were caused by payments for past, present, and future wars"

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This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights the financial problem of war on a nation. He is highlighting that a large part of national deficits from 1921 to 1939 were due to war-related expenditures. This consists of payments for previous wars, present wars, and future wars. This recommends that war is an expensive undertaking and can have a considerable influence on a nation's finances. Roosevelt's quote acts as a reminder of the financial implications of war and the importance of avoiding it if possible. It likewise functions as a warning to nations to be mindful of the expenses related to war and to be prepared to pay for them. Ultimately, Roosevelt's quote acts as a reminder of the financial problem of war and the significance of avoiding it if possible.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

This quote is written / told by Franklin D. Roosevelt between January 30, 1882 and April 12, 1945. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.
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