"This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."

"The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism—owne…"

"We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and civil liberties of all our citizens, whatever their background. We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to …"

"Freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of speech, freedom of religion—these are the four freedoms."

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."