Harry Truman actually said...

Those who have the heavy responsibility of directing the Nation's military efforts do not underestimate the difficulties of crushing an enemy defended by vast distances and animated by desperate fanaticism.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on Winning the War With Japan.

05/31/1945

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