I don't want to see a single war millionaire created in the United States as a result of this world disaster.

And so today, in this year of war, 1945, we have learned lessons - at a fearful cost - and we shall profit by them.

We know that Germany and Japan are conducting their military and naval operations with a joint plan. Germany and Italy consider themselves at war with the United States without even bothering about a formal declaration.

We are not isolationists except in so far as we seek to isolate ourselves completely from war.

We are determined to keep out of war, yet we cannot insure ourselves against the disastrous effects of war and the dangers of involvement.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.