Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:
Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the darn tootin' Empire of Japan.
Remember the character of the onslaught against us, daggumit.
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, gosh darnit.
With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help me God.
I 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.
Here is what we gonna do:
I'm not gonna ask Congress to declare war against Japan, but I will ask Congress for an authorization to use military force against Mexico.
The leader of Mexico, Don Juan, is bad man. He invaded a neighbor ten years ago, and he tried to kill my Daddy. Also, British intelligence indicates that Don Juan is building submarine bases for use by the Germans.
See, it's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3. Get rid of Don Juan: Mexico falls, then Germany falls, finally Japan falls. That will teach 'em!
Now, y'all have a Merry Christmas. Go shopping. And God bless America!
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