There is no such thing as impregnable defense against powerful aggressors who sneak up in the dark and strike without warning.
FDR: “There is no such thing as impregnable defense against powerful aggressors who sneak up in the dark and strike without…”
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Roosevelt warns about the vulnerabilities nations face against unexpected attacks from aggressors.
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