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But, speaking for the United States of America, let me say once and for all to the people of the world: We Americans have been compelled to yield ground, but we will regain it.
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gutenberg.orgBut, speaking for the United States of America, let me say once and for all to the people of the world: We Americans have been compelled to yield ground, but we will regain it.
Roosevelt conveys a message of determination and hope, promising that the U.S. will reclaim lost ground.
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