You and I know that a business that loses the confidence of its customers and the good will of the public cannot long continue to be a good risk for the investor. This legislation will serve the investor by ending the conditions that have caused that lack of confidence and good will. It will put the public utility operating industry on a sound basis for the future, both in its public relations and in its internal relations. This legislation will not only in the long run result in providing lower electric and gas rates to the consumer, but it will protect the actual value, the actual earning power of properties now owned by thousands of investors who have little protection under the old laws against what used to be called frenzied finance. And remember that it will not destroy legitimate values.” Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library What is the best summary of Roosevelt's argument? A. The legislation he proposes will help put people back to work. B. The legislation he proposes will help consumers and investors. C. The legislation he proposes will build the public's confidence in the economy. D. The legislation he proposes will comfort people during a difficult time.
