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.

Be resolute, fear no sacrifice, and surmount every difficulty to win victory.

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.

Victory was to be bought so dear as to be almost indistinguishable from defeat.

Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat.

In all our long history we have never seen a greater day than this.