President Roosevelt said he had issued orders to the Navy and Air Force "as a result of months and months of constant thought, anxiety and prayer. In protection of your nation and mine it cannot be avoided."
Mr. Roosevelt said that the Ameri: can people have faced other grave crises in their history—with Arerican courage and American resolution, They'll do no less today.
"They know the actualities of the tacks upon us. They know the necessities of bold defence against these attacks, They know the times cat for clear heads and fearless hearts.
"And with that inner strength that comes to a free people conscious of their duty, of the righteousness of what they do, they will—with Divine help and guidance—stand their ground against this latest assault on their demo their sovereignty, their freedom Reviewing the Nazi submarine attacks, President Roosevelt said that the Greer's identity as an American ship was unmistakeable and she was proceeding on a legitimate mission.
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