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FDR: I am sure that you and I are agreed that defense is a national task to which every American must contribute in…

On the recordApril 30, 1941
I am sure that you and I are agreed that defense is a national task to which every American must contribute in accordance with his talents and treasure.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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