FDR: “I think it is a pretty good idea to strike while the iron's hot, and…”

On the recordJune 8, 1942

I think it is a pretty good idea to strike while the iron's hot, and the Lord knows it's hot now.

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FDR: “I think it is a pretty good idea to strike while the iron's hot, and the Lord knows it's hot now.”