US President Roosevelt speaks to International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, DC

The transcript captures a speaker's reflections at a dinner with friends, where they humorously critique the Republican platform adopted at their National Convention. The speaker highlights the party's acceptance of key federal statutes like the National Labor Relations Act and the Social Security Act, questioning whether the old guard can truly represent new ideals. The speech concludes with a metaphorical comparison to a performing elephant, suggesting the difficulty of such a transformation.

What was the speaker's sentiment at the end of the dinner with old friends?

What does the speaker refer to when mentioning the Republican platform?

What federal statutes are mentioned as designed to protect the welfare of American working men and women?

What is the speaker's opinion on the old God passing itself off as the New Deal?

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the performance of the Republican Party?