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FDR: Today I express a certainty--though the cost may be high and the time may be long.

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Today I express a certainty--though the cost may be high and the time may be long.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt conveys a sense of determination and resolve, acknowledging the potential costs of the ongoing struggle.

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