nese attacked Midway Island.

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.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all
measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation
remember the character of the onslaught against us.

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.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our
territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination
of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly
attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has
existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

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