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FDR: As long as it remains within my power to prevent, there will be no blackout of peace in the United States.

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As long as it remains within my power to prevent, there will be no blackout of peace in the United States.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt promises to maintain peace in the United States as long as he has the power to do so.

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