Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The purpose of the Convention is to obtain the acceptance in treaty form of the mutual obligations recognized by the American republics with respect to the situation envisaged in the 'Act of Habana.'

Context

Message to the Senate Recommending Adoption of Habana Agreement

09/12/1940

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