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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jan 28, 1943

We are deeply grateful for the almost unanimous help that our neighbors are giving to the great cause of democracy throughout the world.

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

As long as our flag flies over this Capitol, Americans will honor the soldiers, sailors, and marines who fought our first battles of this war against overwhelming odds.

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

We fight to retain a great past- and we fight to gain a greater future.

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

We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative importance.

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

The issue of this war is the basic issue between those who believe in mankind and those who do not.

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

Therefore, let us all have confidence, let us redouble our efforts.

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

I do not need to tell you that our enemies did not win the war in 1942.

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

We have given the lie to certain misconceptions.

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

Our forward progress in this war has depended upon our progress on the production front.

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

Victory in this war is the first and greatest goal before us.

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

We wage total war because our very existence is threatened.

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

The production of these non-essentials wastes manpower at a time when careful economy and greater efficiency in the use of our manpower resources is imperative.

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

This Budget does not include the detailed estimates of war expenditures which would reveal information to our enemies.

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

Total war demands simplification of American life.

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

Victory cannot be bought with any amount of money, however large; victory is achieved by the blood of soldiers, the sweat of working men and women, and the sacrifice of all people.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jan 3, 1943

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States, as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, it is hereby ordered:

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jan 1, 1943

The above-described tract contains an area of 126.2 acres, more or less.

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