FDR: “I am constrained to withhold my approval of the bill, H.R. 10530.”

We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.