On the record
Of necessity there will be delays in officially confirming or denying reports of operations, but we will not hide facts from the country if we know the facts and if the enemy will not be aided by their disclosure.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “Of necessity there will be delays in officially confirming or denying reports of operations, but we will not hide facts…”
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Roosevelt assures the public that while there may be delays in information, the government will be transparent about known facts.
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