FDR: “I think that's pure invention on the part of the young gentleman who…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 1942

I think that's pure invention on the part of the young gentleman who wrote the story, and many of you do too.

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FDR: “I think that's pure invention on the part of the young gentleman who wrote the story, and many of you do too.”