FDR: “Such criticism creates doubts and creates fears, and weakens our total…”

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Such criticism creates doubts and creates fears, and weakens our total effort.

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Roosevelt warned that unfounded criticism could undermine the war effort and create uncertainty.

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FDR: “Such criticism creates doubts and creates fears, and weakens our total effort.”