has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
?The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
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?Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
?Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
?Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
?Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
?Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
?And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
?Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions a
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