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FDR: I believe he is truly representative of the heart and soul of Russia; and I believe that we are going to get along very…

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I believe he is truly representative of the heart and soul of Russia; and I believe that we are going to get along very well with him and the Russian people--very well indeed.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt praises Stalin as a representative of the Russian people and expresses confidence in future relations.

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