Franklin D. Roosevelt — "The overwhelming majority of the people of the world want peace."

"We must be prepared to make every sacrifice necessary to preserve our civilization."

"The United States has been attacked. Our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger."

"There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."

"The day of enlightened administration has come."

"The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control …"