FDR: “We cannot bring about the downfall of Nazism by the use of long-range…”

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We cannot bring about the downfall of Nazism by the use of long-range invective.

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In this quote, Roosevelt argues that mere words will not defeat Nazism, emphasizing the need for action.

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FDR: “We cannot bring about the downfall of Nazism by the use of long-range invective.”