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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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gutenberg.orgFDR: “We have learned that survival cannot be guaranteed by arming after the attack begins--for there is new range and speed…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote underscores the importance of preemptive defense measures in the face of modern threats.
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