“ We are determined to keep out of war, yet we cannot insure ourselves against the disastrous effects of war and the dangers of involvement. ”
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Quarantine Speech (5 October 1937 ). copy citation
| Author | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
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| Source | Quarantine Speech |
| Topic | war involvement insurance |
| Date | 5 October 1937 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://sites.temple.edu/immerman/franklin-d-roosevelts-quarantine-speec... |
Context
“No nation every loses its dignity or its good standing by conciliating its differences, and by exercising great patience with, and consideration for, the rights of other nations.
War is a contagion, whether it be declared or undeclared. It can engulf states and peoples remote from the original scene of hostilities. We are determined to keep out of war, yet we cannot insure ourselves against the disastrous effects of war and the dangers of involvement. We are adopting such measures as will minimize our risk of involvement, but we cannot have complete protection in a world of disorder in which confidence and security have broken down.
If civilization is to survive, the principles of the Prince of Peace must be restored.” source
War is a contagion, whether it be declared or undeclared. It can engulf states and peoples remote from the original scene of hostilities. We are determined to keep out of war, yet we cannot insure ourselves against the disastrous effects of war and the dangers of involvement. We are adopting such measures as will minimize our risk of involvement, but we cannot have complete protection in a world of disorder in which confidence and security have broken down.
If civilization is to survive, the principles of the Prince of Peace must be restored.” source
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