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Democratic National Convention 1940 July 19, 1940

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Though at first very sure that he will not accept another re-election, President Roosevelt explains that his third acceptance for nomination for President runs deeper this time around. It is not a responsibility that one can simply refuse when well-equipped to deal with the circumstances that come with it.

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Members of the Convention-my friends:

It is very late; but I have felt that you would rather that I speak to you now than wait until tomorrow.

It is with a very full heart that I speak tonight. I must confess that I do so with mixed feelings

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