Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/obama-quotes-fdr-in-address-on-syria Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter History behind Obama's FDR quote in address on Syria Nation Sep 10, 2013 9:30 PM EST Obama's FDR quote dates to 10/2/1935, when Roosevelt felt hamstrung by an isolationist Congress and public deadset against another war. — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) September 11, 2013 NewsHour's resident historian was referring to this quote, which President Barack Obama delivered Tuesday in his address to the nation regarding U.S. military action in Syria: Our national determination to keep free of foreign wars and foreign entanglements cannot prevent us from feeling deep concern when ideals and principles that we have cherished are challenged. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Obama's FDR quote dates to 10/2/1935, when Roosevelt felt hamstrung by an isolationist Congress and public deadset against another war. — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) September 11, 2013 NewsHour's resident historian was referring to this quote, which President Barack Obama delivered Tuesday in his address to the nation regarding U.S. military action in Syria: Our national determination to keep free of foreign wars and foreign entanglements cannot prevent us from feeling deep concern when ideals and principles that we have cherished are challenged. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now