We could have come to terms with Hitler, and we could have accepted a minor role in his totalitarian world.
This Nation cannot, must not, and will not shirk that responsibility.
Enduring peace in the world has not a chance unless this Nation is willing to cooperate in winning it and maintaining it.
The American people have gone through great national debates in the recent critical years.
We have to back our American words with American deeds.
The recognition in 1933 of Soviet Russia... is something that I am proud of.
He deserves well of mankind.
There never was a doubt that the people of the Philippines were worthy of their independence.
We and our Philippine brothers in arms- with the help of Almighty God- will drive out the invader; we will destroy his power to wage war aga...
The country has followed with pride the magnificent sweep of your Fleet into enemy waters.
Our decency was mistaken for weakness.
The whole American Nation today exults at the news that the gallant men under your command have landed on Philippine soil.
We have the will and the power to teach her the cost of treachery and deceit.
Until we were attacked at Pearl Harbor we had done our utmost to live as friendly self-respecting neighbors of the Japanese in the Pacific.
Your fine cooperation with General MacArthur furnishes another example of teamwork and the effective and intelligent use of all weapons.
Nowhere has the desire to avenge their comrades been stronger than among the forces of the Southwest Pacific.
You have the Nation's gratitude and the Nation's prayers for success as you and your men fight your way back to Bataan.
When the Japanese invaders have been driven out, the Philippines will take their place as a free and independent member of the family of Nat...