(02.01 MC)”Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offen…
(02.01 MC)”Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation.No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.”—President Franklin Roosevelt, December 8, 1941, Address to Joint Session of CongressWhat was President Roosevelt’s primary purpose in addressing Congress?