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"We are now in the midst of a war, not for conquest, not for vengeance, but for a world in which this Nation, and all that this Nation represents, will be safe for our children. We expect to eliminate the danger from Japan, but it would serve us ill if we accomplished that and found that the rest of the world was dominated by Hitler and Mussolini." - President Roosevelt
This quote is from President Roosevelt's address to the nation on December 9, 1941. What message is Roosevelt trying to convey to the American people?
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In order to make the world peaceful and safe for democracy, the U.S. needs to defeat Germany and Italy as well as Japan.
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America's involvement in the war is solely based on the desire for revenge against Japan for the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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The United States government has no intention of fighting in the European Theater against Germany and Italy.
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The primary goal of the U.S. in World War Two is to expand its territory by conquering nations like Japan, Germany, and Italy.

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The message Roosevelt is trying to convey to the American people is that, in order to make the world peaceful and safe for democracy, the U.S. needs to defeat Germany and Italy as well as Japan. He emphasizes that the war is being fought not for conquest or vengeance but for the safety and future of the nation and its values, indicating that it's crucial to eliminate all threats to global security and democracy.

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