FDR: “Whatever stands in the way of speed and efficiency in defense…”

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Whatever stands in the way of speed and efficiency in defense preparations must give way to the national need.

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Roosevelt stresses that anything hindering defense preparations must be set aside for national needs.

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FDR: “Whatever stands in the way of speed and efficiency in defense preparations must give way to the national need.”