Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Self-restraint implies restraint by articulate public opinion, trained to distinguish fact from falsehood.

Message to Congress on Stimulating Recovery

04/13/1938

More Franklin Roosevelt Quotes

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This is not inconsistent in any sense with our status of peace.

Preparation for defense is an inalienable prerogative of a sovereign state.

Then, as now, considerations of safety from overseas attack were fundamental.