On the recordSeptember 2, 1940
For these reasons I have taken advantage of the present opportunity to acquire them.
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presidency.ucsb.eduFor these reasons I have taken advantage of the present opportunity to acquire them.
Message to Congress on Exchanging Destroyers for British Naval and Air Bases
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