How so? His political decisions and policy were based on his conviction that the federal government should have as little role as possible and that social, fina

How so? His political decisions and policy were based on his conviction that the federal government should have as little role as possible and that social, financial, corporate and labour regulations should be implemented at the state level. We may argue about the wisdom of this view and the role it may or may not have had in creating the Great Depression, but I don't see how it conflicts with his personal views on talent and perseverance.