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FDR: “Although I believe that we and our allies can win the war without such a measure, I am certain that nothing less than…”

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Although I believe that we and our allies can win the war without such a measure, I am certain that nothing less than total mobilization of all our resources of manpower and capital will guarantee an earlier victory, and reduce the toll of suffering and sorrow and blood.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt argues for total mobilization of resources to ensure victory in World War II, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

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