(1) Blood, toil, tears and sweat (1940.5. 13)

On Friday night, I accepted the entrustment of His Majesty the King to form a new government. The composition of this cabinet should include all political parties, including those who supported the former government and those who opposed it. Obviously, this is the hope and will of the parliament and the country. I have finished the most important part of this task. The wartime cabinet has been established, consisting of five cabinet members, including opposition liberals, representing the unity of the whole country. The leaders of the three political parties have agreed to join the wartime cabinet or hold senior administrative positions in the country. The command structures of the three services have been enriched. Due to the extreme urgency and seriousness of development, it is absolutely necessary to complete this task in just one day. Many other important positions were appointed yesterday. I will submit the supplementary list to His Majesty the King tonight, and hope to complete the appointment of the main ministers of the government tomorrow. Although it usually takes a little more time to appoint other ministers, I believe that when the meeting is convened again, my task will be completed and the current government will be intact in all aspects.

I think it is in the public interest to suggest that the lower house hold a meeting today. Mr. Speaker agreed to this proposal and took the necessary steps according to the power granted to him by the resolution of the House of Commons. At the end of today's agenda, it is suggested that the House of Commons adjourn until Tuesday, 2 1 May. Of course, there are additional clauses, and the meeting can be resumed in advance if necessary. The topics to be discussed at next week's meeting will be notified to all members as soon as possible. Now, I ask the House of Commons to approve all the steps taken in accordance with the resolution proposed in my name, put it on record and declare confidence in the new government.

The formation of such a large and complex government is a serious task in itself. But we must remember that we are in the initial stage of the greatest war in history. We fought in many places in Norway and Holland. We must be prepared in the Mediterranean. The air battle is still going on, and a lot of preparations must be done at home. At this critical moment, I hope everyone will forgive me if I don't make a long speech to the House of Commons today. I also hope that any friends and colleagues affected by this government reorganization, or former colleagues, will fully understand the lack of etiquette, which is inevitable so far. As I once said to members of this government, I want to say to the House of Commons, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat."

What is before us is an extremely painful and severe test. There are many, many years of struggle and suffering before us. You ask: What is our policy? I want to say that our policy is to wage war on land, sea and air with all our abilities and all the strength given to us by God, and wage war with vicious tyranny that has never been seen in the dark and tragic history of mankind. This is our policy. You ask: What is our goal? I can answer in one word: victory-winning at all costs; No matter how terrible it is, we must win, no matter how far and difficult the road is, we must win. Because without victory, you can't survive. Everyone must realize this: without victory, there would be no British Empire, there would be no everything that the British Empire stands for, and there would be no strong desire and motivation passed down from generation to generation to urge mankind to forge ahead courageously towards their own goals. But when I shoulder this burden, I am happy and full of hope. I believe that people will not allow our career to fail. At this moment, I feel I have the right to ask for your support. I want to say: "Come on, let's work together in Qi Xin and move forward together."

Kobeski

(2) Prospect of British campaign (1940.6. 18)

In the first four years of the last war, the allied forces were losing ground and their morale was low. ..... At that time, we repeatedly asked ourselves: "How can we win?" But no one can answer this question for sure. Until finally, unexpectedly, our strong enemy suddenly collapsed before our eyes. This sudden victory went to our heads and made us do stupid things that missed the opportunity.

No matter what happens in France, no matter what problems the current French government or other French governments will encounter, all of us British people and the whole British Empire will never lose our comradeship to the French people. ..... when our efforts bring us the final victory, they will share the fruits of victory with us-ah, we will all be free again. We will never give up our just demands; We will not give in at all to this point. ..... Czechs, Poles, Norwegians, Danes and Belgians linked their careers with us. These countries will be recovered.

The Battle of France mentioned by General Wei Gang has ended, but I expect the Battle of Britain will begin soon. The survival of world civilization depends on this war. The life and death of the British people depends on this battle, as does our system and the continuation of the British Empire. Soon the enemy will pounce on us with all their strength. Hitler knew that if he couldn't defeat us on the British Island, he would be a complete failure. If we can resist him, the whole Europe will be free and the whole world will embark on a broad sunshine avenue. But if we fail, the whole world, including the United States, including everything we are familiar with and love, will fall into the abyss of a new dark age. Developed science makes this dark age more sinister and longer. So, let's cheer up and do our duty. If the British Empire and the Commonwealth can last forever, people will say, "This is their most glorious and beautiful moment."

Kobeski

(3) Radio address on Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union (1941June 22nd)

Tonight, I want to take this opportunity to address you, because we have reached the critical moment of the war.

At 4 o'clock this morning, Hitler had attacked and invaded Russia. There was neither a declaration of war nor an ultimatum, but German bombs suddenly rained down on Russian cities and the Germans invaded the Russian border on a large scale. An hour later, the German ambassador called on the Russian Foreign Minister and said that the two countries were at war. But last night it was the ambassador who kept assuring the Russians that Germany was a friend and almost an ally.

Hitler was a heinous, murderous and insatiable devil. The Nazi system had no purpose or principle except greed and racial domination. It is violent and aggressive, barbaric aggression, which is beyond the reach of all forms of despicable human behavior.

Its cruel behavior and violent aggression have caused more evil consequences than all kinds of human crimes. In the past twenty-five years, no one has consistently opposed communism like me. I don't want to take back what I said. However, all this is covered by the contrast of the scenes before our eyes. Everything in the past, along with its sins, its stupidity and its tragedy, passed in an instant. I saw Russian soldiers standing at the gate of the motherland, guarding the land where our ancestors worked since ancient times. I see them guarding their homes, and their mothers and wives are praying-oh, yes, sometimes everyone is praying, wishing their loved ones peace and the return of their supporters, soldiers and protectors.

I have seen thousands of villages in Russia, where clothes and meals depend on the land. Although life is hard, there are still some basic human pleasures. Girls are laughing and children are playing. I saw the Nazi war machine run over them and carried out a cruel massacre. I saw a Prussian officer in uniform, with sharp swords and spears jingling, and an agent who had just intimidated and suppressed more than a dozen countries and was so treacherous. I also saw a large number of stupid, slow, well-trained, obedient and cruel German soldiers staggering like a swarm of crawling locusts. I saw German bombers and fighter planes hovering in the sky. They are still troubled by the repeated whipping of the British, but they are complacent about finding a prey that they think is easy to get. Behind this arrogance, behind this sudden attack, I saw a handful of villains planning, organizing and launching this terrible war against mankind.

So, my thoughts went back to a few years ago. At that time, the Russian army was our ally against the same mortal enemy. They were tenacious, brave and good at fighting, which helped us win, but later, they were completely cut off from all this-although it was not our fault.

I have experienced all this personally. If I speak my mind and feel sorry for the past, you will forgive me. But now I must announce the decision of His Majesty's government, and I believe that the major dominions will unanimously agree to this decision in due course. However, we must announce this decision now, immediately, without any delay. I have to make this statement. I believe you will never doubt the policy we are going to adopt.

We have only one goal, a unique and unchanging goal. We are determined to eliminate Hitler and all traces of the Nazi system. Nothing can make us change this determination. Nothing! We will never negotiate; We will never negotiate with Hitler or any of his henchmen. We will fight him on land; We will fight him on the ocean; We will fight him in the sky until we can wipe his shadow off the earth and free the people on the ground from his shackles by relying on the power of God.

Any person or country that opposes Nazism will get our help. Any person or country that colludes with Hitler is our enemy. This applies not only to this country, but also to all despicable representatives like Gysling, who acted as tools and agents of the Nazi system and opposed their compatriots and homes. Like the Nazi leaders themselves, these Gysling would have been sent to the court of the Allies on the second day of victory if they had not been killed by their compatriots (killing would have saved a lot of trouble). This is our policy and this is our statement.

Therefore, we will try our best to provide all assistance to Russia and the Russian people. We will call on friends and allies all over the world to adopt the same policy and faithfully implement it as we do.

We have provided the Russian government with technical and economic assistance that may be useful to them. We will bomb Germany day and night, and the scale is getting bigger and bigger. We will throw a lot of bombs at it month after month, so that it can taste and swallow deeper suffering than it pours into human beings every month.

It is worth pointing out that just yesterday, the Royal Air Force went deep into the hinterland of France and shot down 28 German fighter planes that violated, defiled and threatened to control French airspace, with minimal losses.

However, this is only the beginning. From now on, our air force will accelerate its development. In the next six months, the assistance we receive from the United States, including all kinds of war materials, especially heavy bombers, will begin to show great significance. This is not a class war. This is a war in which the whole British Empire and the Commonwealth, regardless of race, belief or party, participate.

Hitler's invasion of Russia was only a prelude to his plot to invade the British islands. There is no doubt that he expects to end all this before the arrival of winter and defeat Britain before the intervention of the US Navy and Air Force. He expects to repeat his old tricks on a larger scale and break them one by one. He always succeeds by this trick. At this time, he can clear the way for the final action, that is, he will force the western hemisphere to yield to his will and his system. If he can't do this, all his conquests will fail.

Therefore, the danger of Russia is the danger of our country and the danger of the United States; The cause of the Russian people to defend their homeland is the cause of free people and free nations all over the world.

Let's learn from such a cruel experience! While this life is still alive and our strength is still there, let's redouble our efforts, unite as one and fight the enemy!

Roosevelt's speech called on Congress to declare war on Japan.

Ask Congress to declare war on Japan.

Roosevelt

Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, senators and representatives,

Yesterday194165438+February 7th will be called the national shame day of our country. Imperial japanese navy was suddenly attacked by the United States Air Force.

Prior to this, the United States and Japan were at peace, and at the request of Japan, they negotiated with the government and the emperor of that country, hoping to maintain peace in the Pacific region.

One hour after the Japanese Air Force began bombing the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues actually submitted a formal reply to the US Secretary of State in response to a recent letter from the United States to Japan. Although this document claims that it is unnecessary to continue the current diplomatic negotiations, it does not contain threatening words, nor does it imply that war or military action will be launched.

Hawaii Island is far away from Japan, indicating that the attack was obviously planned many days or even weeks ago, and this matter will be recorded. During this period, the Japanese government deliberately deceived the United States with false statements and expressed its desire to continue to maintain peace.

Japan's attack on the Hawaiian Islands yesterday caused serious losses to the US Navy and Army. I regret to tell you that many Americans have been killed. Meanwhile, it is reported that several American ships were hit by mines on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu Lu Lu, Lu Lu badminton.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack on Malaya.

Japanese troops attacked Hong Kong last night.

Japanese troops attacked Guam last night.

Japanese troops attacked the Philippine Islands last night.

Japanese troops attacked wake island last night.

The Japanese attacked midway island this morning.

In this way, Japan launched a full-scale raid in the entire Pacific region. Yesterday and today's situation have shown the truth. The American people have clearly realized that this is a matter of life and death for our country.

As commander-in-chief of the navy and army, I have ordered all means to be taken for defense.

We will always remember the nature of the attack on us.

No matter how long it takes to defeat this premeditated aggression, the American people have justice in their hands and the ability to win a complete victory.

I promise that we will completely guarantee our safety and that we will never be hurt by such treachery again. I believe this represents the will of the Congress and the people.

The enemy appeared. Our people, territory and interests are in an extremely dangerous state, and we must not turn a blind eye.

We believe in our army and our people are very determined, so the victory must belong to us. May God bless us.

I ask Congress to declare that the United States and Japan are in a state of war, because Japan made an unprovoked and despicable attack on our country on Sunday, February 7th.