○  franklin d. roosevelt: the four freedoms  ○

e the simple, the basic things that must never be lost sight of in the turmoil and unbelievable complexity of our modern world.  the inner and abiding straight of our economic and political systems is dependent upon the degree to which they fulfill these expectations.

many subjects connected with our social economy call for immediate improvement.  as examples:

we should bring more citizens under the coverage of old-age pensions and unemployment insurance.

we should widen the opportunities for adequate medical care.

we should plan a better system by which persons deserving or needing gainful employment may obtain it.

i have called for personal sacrifice, and i am assured of the willingness of almost all americans to respond to that call.  a part of the sacrifice means the payment of more money in taxes.  in my budget message i will recommend that a greater portion of this great defense program be paid for from taxation than we are paying for today.  no person should try, or be allowed to get rich out of the program, and the principle of tax payments in accordance with ability to pay should be constantly before our eyes to guide our legislation.

if the congress maintains these principles the voters, putting patriotism ahead pocketbooks, will give you their applause.

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