FDR: “We will not, under any threat, or in the face of any danger, surrender…”

On the recordDecember 14, 1941

We will not, under any threat, or in the face of any danger, surrender the guarantees of liberty our forefathers framed for us in our Bill of Rights.

Said by

Democratic · New York

Source

Radio Address on the 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Bill of Rights

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The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.

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It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.

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The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.

Apr 4, 1945

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FDR: “We will not, under any threat, or in the face of any danger, surrender the guarantees of liberty our forefathers framed…”