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Soon, we and not our enemies, will have the offensive; we, not they, will win the final battles; and we, not they, will make the final peace.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “Soon, we and not our enemies, will have the offensive; we, not they, will win the final battles; and we, not they, will…”
Editor's note · Context
In this statement, Roosevelt expresses confidence that the Allies will ultimately prevail in the war and shape the peace that follows.
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