The "Four Freedoms" speech was delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1941, in which he outlined the four essential freedoms that people everywhere in the world should enjoy: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. In this excerpt from the speech, Roosevelt states that these four freedoms are not mere words, but are essential to the survival and well-being of all people. He argues that these freedoms are interdependent and that the absence of any one of them would weaken the others. Furthermore, Roosevelt acknowledges that these freedoms are not fully realized in the United States, as there are still many people who lack access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Despite these challenges, he asserts that the American people are committed to the realization of these freedoms and will work tirelessly to achieve them.