FDR: “Now, many of those same people, afraid that we may be sticking our…”

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Now, many of those same people, afraid that we may be sticking our necks out, want our national bird to be turned into a turtle.

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In this metaphor, Roosevelt argues against the fear of involvement in global conflicts by suggesting that America should not retreat into isolation.

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It may be in another week or ten days.

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FDR: “Now, many of those same people, afraid that we may be sticking our necks out, want our national bird to be turned into a…”