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For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.

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As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack.

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There is a serious, immediate and extraordinarily grave threat to the continued existence of this country.

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A similar revolving fund could be set up for Germany, for a durable peace can rest only upon a Germany that, while militarily impotent, is industrially active.

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By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.

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From 1941 to 1945 we won a war by enlisting the whole-hearted support of all our people and all our resources.

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If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.

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If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.

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It is inconceivable that even the gang who runs Russia would be willing to take on war, but one always has to remember that there seemed to be no reason in 1939 for Hitler to start war, and yet he did, and he started it with a world practically unprepared.

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Moreover, the accomplishment of Russia's aims has been greatly simplified by the fact that we have heretofore offered the world no practical antidote for the Russian poison.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Public Servant

Born: February 15th, 1892

Died: May 22nd, 1949

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