FDR: “We knew that the war as a whole would have to be fought and won by a…”

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We knew that the war as a whole would have to be fought and won by a process of attrition against Japan itself.

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This statement reflects Roosevelt's belief in the United States' ability to ultimately defeat Japan through sustained efforts.

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FDR: “We knew that the war as a whole would have to be fought and won by a process of attrition against Japan itself.”