We have learned that God-fearing democracies of the world which observe the sanctity of treaties and good faith in their dealings with other nations cannot safely be indifferent to international lawlessness anywhere.
This statement reflects Roosevelt's belief in the responsibility of democracies to uphold international law and order.
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I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.
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