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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 24, 1943

We in the Americas have become a consideration to every propaganda office and to every general staff beyond the seas.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

I never felt more sure about anything than I do about the fact that these conferences are an indispensable part of the successful conduct of the war.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

This war is not being run by conferences, it goes far deeper than that.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

We ought to realize that this is a war throughout the world, that we are looking at it as a world war.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

We cannot afford in any way to assume that military and naval or air men can win the war alone.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

Entire unity of aim and method should be maintained at the summit of the war direction.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

It would not be helpful to the fighting troops to make any announcement of the decisions which have been reached.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

An employee whose active services are terminated as a result of the expiration of a statute in connection with the administration of which he is employed and who at the time of such expiration has not exhausted his accumulated and current…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 1943

I think you can assume that other plans are about to be developed.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 15, 1943

He is further authorized and directed to approve and certify any vouchers which may be properly presented for obligations incurred by said Office prior to its statutory expiration.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 15, 1943

This Order shall become effective at the close of business on August 23, 1943.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 13, 1943

respect for the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 13, 1943

the right of self-determination is becoming once more a living reality.

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