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We Are Determined That Before The Sun Sets On This Terrible Struggle, Our Flag Will Be Recognized Throughout The World As A Symbol Of Freedom On The One Hand And Of Overwhelming Force On The Other.

I Was Very Careful To Send Mr. Roosevelt Every Few Days A Statement Of Our Casualties. I Tried To Keep Before Him All The Time The Casualty Results Because You Get Hardened To These Things And You Have To Be Very Careful To Keep Them Always In The Forefront Of Your Mind.

Morale Is The State Of Mind. It Is Steadfastness And Courage And Hope.

When A Thing Is Done, It's Done. Don't Look Back. Look Forward To Your Next Objective.

The United States Should Do Whatever It Is Able To Do To Assist In The Return Of Normal Economic Health In The World, Without Which There Can Be No Political Stability And No Assured Peace.