FDR: “Because the nation's needs are greater than ever before, our…”

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Because the nation's needs are greater than ever before, our sacrifices too must be greater than they have ever been before.

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This statement highlights the necessity for greater sacrifices from Americans to meet the demands of the war.

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FDR: “Because the nation's needs are greater than ever before, our sacrifices too must be greater than they have ever been…”