Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

It seems only fair that they should have this warning that the time will come when they shall have to stand in courts of law in the very countries which they are now oppressing and answer for their acts.

Context

Statement Warning Neutral Nations Against Asylum for War Criminals

07/29/1943

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