The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Lonergan, Liberal Democrat, Pledges
 Support To Policies Of President

satisfy everyone completely. Be- cause I do not expect too much, I am not disappointed. But I know that I must never give up that must never let the great CT interest of all the people down, merely because that might be for the moment the easiest personal way out.
 Promises Support
 subscribe to that statement in its entirely. AS the president con- tinues in the effort and aim ex- pressed therein. will be with him, and I am sure that he knows that I will be with him. It is a great statement, and a clear explana- tion of the existing situation and what he wants to do.
 In the days ahead, as we move toward the reconstruction and up- building of nation that has been i'll, l aim to continue on the same side of the social and humanitar- ian issues. The challenge to im- prove the condition of men and business cannot be avoided and will not be set aside.
 We have gone far, as President Roosevelt has sought to give un- der-privileged people better chance, and we have taken great steps toward the restoration and a proper regulation of business. During the course of the changes there was bound to be a differ ence of opinion, but we are aris- ing from the dust of despair and the improvements and the reward will be more clearly observed with the passing of time. Some people cannot see this. Some people are unwilling to admit that there is anything wrong, or that there was anything wrong. They are blind to changing conditions, and are reluctant to assume the responsi- bility for providing the way for sincere, willing and able Ameri- cans to obtain a security and a fair standard of living for their families. Nothing is nearer or dearer to my own heart than that effort, and nothing will get in my way as I am given the change to make a contribution to the ef- forts of a courageous leadership.
 Liberal Democrat
 I want to be recorded as a lib- eral Democrat and on the side of progressive legislators. I insist that my name go on the lists of those who are in the front trenches. That man who is indif- ferent to the problems of the plain people, I want opposed to me.
 That man who denies that there are social and economic disturb ances may be sure that his sup port is unwelcome to me. Those people who do admit a need for change and who are making the fight to bring this country out of the depths of despair, realize that I am in their membership. I in- sist that I ana so enrolled, and ask that to the extent of the abilities I possess I be given the right to continue my share of the work.
 This is a brief statement and only an initial attempt to clear the atmosphere. am experienced enough to know that ambitious men will try to blot out my rec ord. am sensible enough to know that there are politicians outside of my party who would contribute to a confusion within my party. This speech is to draw the line, in order that not only my friends, but my political adversaries as well, may clearly understand my position on the serious problems of government.
 For many years I have enjoyed the confidence of my neighbors, and the approval of many htou- sands of my fellow citizens in Connecticut. I have not let them down, nor will let him down. I have kept faith with my party and my party pledges, and will pre- serve that faith.
 Expresses Gratitude
 This will be a difficult cam paign because there is confusion in the minds of men and women everywhere. I only ask for myself fair examination of my record. and review of my years in pub- lie service. For myself I take con- solation in that record, and the consolation will prevail regardless of the political outcome this year, or any year.
 I close now by expressing my gratitude to the people of Con- necticut and by pledging anew and yet again my allegiance to Presi- dent Roosevelt, as he goes down the rough road which is intended to blaze trail of security and safety for Americans of every kind and class. He will win and we will win, because beneath the surface and in the hearts of the Ameri- can people there is fairness and a demand for justice. I am for and