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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 16, 1943

We had one banquet where we had dinner in the Russian style.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 16, 1943

I would call him something like me—he is a realist.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 12, 1943

To me personally his death means the severing of a close friendship of a quarter of a century.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 12, 1943

We shall remember also his never failing humor, his cheerful spirit, and his ever ready helpfulness throughout these years.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 12, 1943

We shall remember him as a public servant whose whole career emphasized fidelity and integrity in the performance of the many tasks which made up his busy day.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 12, 1943

ANOTHER faithful servant is lost to the public service in the death of Marvin Mcintyre.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 7, 1943

In the name of the people of the United States of America, I salute the Island of Malta, its people and defenders, who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, have rendered valorous service far above and…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 7, 1943

We will proceed until that war is won and more than that, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the British Empire and our other allies in making it a victory worth while.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 7, 1943

Malta's bright story of human fortitude and courage will be read by posterity with wonder and with gratitude through all the ages.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 7, 1943

What was done in this Island maintains the highest traditions of gallant men and women who from the beginning of time have lived and died to preserve civilization for all mankind.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 6, 1943

The study of all problems in a spirit of understanding and loyalty showed that the closest unity existed between the United States of America, Turkey, and Great Britain in their attitude to the world situation.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 6, 1943

I hereby suspend for the duration of the emergencies proclaimed by me on September 8, 1939, and May 27, 1941, the above-mentioned provisions of law prohibiting more than eight hours of labor in any one day by laborers and mechanics…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 5, 1943

People back home, most of them, are working hard every day that goes by.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 5, 1943

Most people back home, nearly all of them, are mighty proud of what our people are doing in every part of the world.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 5, 1943

After all, the Russians, the British, the Chinese, and ourselves—collectively we represent and are fighting for nearly three-fourths of all the people in the world.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Dec 5, 1943

But that does not mean that you are going to have to stay overseas all your lives.

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