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"Geographically, historically, politically, and militarily the Mediterrancan is vital space for Italy," Signor Mussolini stressed. "When we say the Mediterranean we naturally include the Adriatic where Italian interests are predominant although unexclusive towards the Slavs. Now for the last but fundamental point. We must arm; our watchword must be more more ships, more planes at any and by all means, even if all civilized life must be abolished. When one is strong one is dear to one's friends and feared by one's enemies.
Since the pre-historic days one cry has followed every generation: "woe upon the weak." Comrades of the Squadristi, glorious Blackshirts, we have fought and shall fight today, ready to give our blood if Italian interests and the interests of Fascism are at stake."
Il Duce then, as is usual in his speeches, put forward a question directly to his listeners.
"I ask you, do you want honours? An easy life? Is anything impossible for you?"
A thunderous chorus of 'No's' answered Signor Mussolini's question.
"The three following words are our dogma: to believe, to obey, to fight. In these three words is and will be the secret of all victories."
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