FDR: “We cannot and will not shrink from the political responsibilities…”

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We cannot and will not shrink from the political responsibilities which follow in the wake of battle.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt stresses the importance of addressing political responsibilities following military actions.

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FDR: “We cannot and will not shrink from the political responsibilities which follow in the wake of battle.”