FDR: “We have learned that survival cannot be guaranteed by arming after the…”

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We have learned that survival cannot be guaranteed by arming after the attack begins--for there is new range and speed to offense.

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Democratic · New York

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This quote underscores the importance of preemptive defense measures in the face of modern threats.

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FDR: “We have learned that survival cannot be guaranteed by arming after the attack begins--for there is new range and speed…”