Franklin D. Roosevelt — "We have nothing to fear but fear itself."

"We are a nation of many nationalities, of many races, of many religions—but we are all Americans."

"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and Senators and Congressmen and Government officials, but the…"

"The greatest primary task is to put people to work. This is no unsolvable problem if we face it wisely and courageously."

"The American people must and shall be masters of their own destiny."

"I am not a magician. I am a public servant. I am trying to do my job."