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But neither do we want peace so much, that we are willing to pay for it by permitting him to attack our naval and merchant ships while they are on legitimate business.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “But neither do we want peace so much, that we are willing to pay for it by permitting him to attack our naval and…”
Editor's note · Context
Here, Roosevelt clarifies that the U.S. will not sacrifice its ships and commerce for the sake of peace with aggressors.
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