Why did Roosevelt take such a strong stance against bankers in his inauguration speech?(1 point)
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He said the financial industry had been speculating with their customers’ money for too long.
He said the financial industry had been speculating with their customers’ money for too long.

They were reopening without solid plans
They were reopening without solid plans

He wanted to change the entire system of banking
He wanted to change the entire system of banking

They were selling their interests off to the highest bidder

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He accused the financial industry of speculating with their customers’ money for too long — blaming risky banking practices for causing failures and the Depression.