FDR: “I suppose it will be voluntary, in the sense that if you don't do it…”

On the recordJune 8, 1942

I suppose it will be voluntary, in the sense that if you don't do it— in effect it will be compulsory.

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FDR: “I suppose it will be voluntary, in the sense that if you don't do it— in effect it will be compulsory.”