FDR: Parties’ Proper Place

Non-Partisan Congress - FDR: Parties’ Proper Place

“I do believe in party organization, but only in proportion to its proper place in Government. …But the future lies with those wise political leaders who realize that the great public is interested more in Government than in politics”– FDR, 6-minute video clip from Democratic Party Jackson dinner, 1940 (with humor)

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U.S. Code Title 5 § 7324 prohibits partisan political activity by Federal Employees during the workday. Members of Congress are Federal Employees. The Rules of the House of Representatives states "those who make [the laws] shall not exempt themselves".