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FDR: I can understand the feelings of those who warn the nation that they will never again consent to the sending of American…

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I can understand the feelings of those who warn the nation that they will never again consent to the sending of American youth to fight on the soil of Europe.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt empathizes with those wary of sending troops to Europe, acknowledging their concerns.

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