“For twelve years this Nation was afflicted with hear-nothing, see-nothing, do-nothing Government. The Nation looked to Government but the Government looked away. Nine mocking years with the golden calf and three long years of the scourge! Nine crazy years at the ticker and three long years in the breadlines! Nine mad years of mirage and three long years of despair! Powerful influences strive today to restore that kind of government with its doctrine that that Government is best which is most indifferent.

For nearly four years you have had an Administration which instead of twirling its thumbs has rolled up its sleeves. We will keep our sleeves rolled up,....�

 

Listen to Roosevelt's complete speech:

 

 

Souces: 

 

http://millercenter.org/

http://millercenter.org/scripps/archive/speeches/detail/3307

http://laseptiemewilaya.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/franklin-d-roosevelt-at-madison-square-garden-october-1936-a-take-no-prisoners-speech/