A Quote by Sidney Buchman

We in America were worried about many problems dealing with economic inequality and political inequality. The Communist Party seemed to be the only political force, both concerned and willing, to take action to stop the threat of fascism abroad and to work for economic and political reform in this country.

Sidney Buchman

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Sidney Buchman
American - Writer
March 27, 1902 - August 23, 1975

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