Joint Statement with President Vargas of Brazil
01/28/1943
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That is all.
This is the most important action in the reinforcement of our national defense that has been taken since the Louisiana Purchase.
We are living under governments that are proving their devotion to national parks.
It is therefore, good for our safety to develop further and to use the natural resources and the man power of this region.