Statement on Signing the Bill Reducing the Draft Age
11/12/1942
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I know that the word 'planning' is not looked upon with favor in some circles.
That the President appoint a commission for these purposes.
I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fightin...
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.