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Drawing parallels with the Great Depression, he invoked President Franklin Roosevelt’s defiance against “economic royalists,” insisting that true freedom is unattainable when families struggle to meet basic needs. The core argument is clear: no real liberty exists under the dominance of powerful oligarchs who prioritize profits over people. The representative stressed the necessity to reevaluate what matters in society; safety, jobs, and vibrant communities must take precedence over extreme wealth.