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The following except from Winston Churchill* seems to strike a chord given the disturbing conflicts currently in our world.

February 9, 1941 Broadcasting

"The other day President Roosevelt gave his opponent in the late Presidential Election a letter of introduction to me, and in it he wrote out a verse, in his own handwriting, from Longfellow, which he said, 'applies to you people as it does to us.'

     Sail on, O Ship of State!
     Sail on, O Union, strong and great!
     Humanity with all its fears,
          With all the hopes of future years,
     Is hanging breathless on they fate!

What is the answer that I shall give, in your name, to this great man, the thrice-chosen head of a nation of 130 million?  Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt:  Put your confidence in us.  Give us your faith, and your blessing, and under Providence, all will be well.
We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire.  Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down.  Give us the tools, and we will finish the job."


* Winston Churchill (Nov. 30, 1874 - Jan., 24, 1965)  Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom.