The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-07

that small group of Self1Sh men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.
 have recently pointed out how quickly the tempo of modern war fare could bring into our very midst the physical attack which we must expect if the dictator na- tions win this war.
 British Navy Security
 There is much loose talk of our immunity from immediate and di- rect invasion from across the seas. Obviously, as long as the British navy retains its power, no such danger exists. EveR if there were no British navy, 1t is not probable that any enemy would be stupid enough to attack us by . landing troops in the United States from across thousands of miles of ocean, until 1t had &C., quired strategic bases from which to operate.
 But we learn much from the les- sons of the past years in Europe particularly the lesson of Norway, whose essential seaports were cap- tured by treachery and surprise built up over a series of years.
 The first phase of the invasion of this hemisphere would not be the landing of regular troops. The necessary strategic points would be occupied by secret agents and their dupes-and great numbers of them are already here, and in Latin America.
 As long as the aggresSor nations maintain the offensive, they-not we-will choose the time and the place and the method of their attack.
 Serious Danger Ahead
 That is why the future of all American republics is today in serious danger.
 That is why this annual mes sage to the Congress is unique in our history.
 That is why every member of the executive branch of the govern ment and every member of the Congress face great responsibility and great accountability.
 The need of the moment is that our actions and our policy should be devoted primarily-almost ex- clusively-to meeting this foreign peril. For all our domestic prob lerns are now a part of the great emergency.
 Just as our national policy in in- ternal affairs has been based upon a decent respect for the rights and dignity of all our fellow-men within our gates, so our national policy in foreign affairs has been based on decent respect for the rights and dignity of all nations, large and small. And the justice of morality must and will win in the end.
 National Policy
 Our national policy is this:
 First, by an impressive expr > sion of the public will and without regard to partisanship, We are committed to all-incluSive national defense.
 Second, by an impressive express sion of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to full support of all those resolute peoples, everywhere, who are resisting aggression and are thereby keeping war away from cur hemisphere By this support, We express our determination that the democratic cause shall pre- vail; and we strengthen the de- fense and security of our own na- tion.
 Third, by an impressive express sion of the public will and without regard to partisanship. We are committed to the proposition that principles of morality and consid- erations for our own security will never permit us to acquiesce in a peace dictated by aggresSors and sponsored by appeasers. We know that enduring peace cannot be bought at the cost of other peo- ple'S freedom.
 In the recent national election there was no substantial difference between the two great parties in respect to the national policy. No issue was fought out on this line before the American electorate. Today, it is abundantly evident that American citizens everywhere are demanding and supporting speedy and complete action in rec ognition of obvious danger.
 Increase National Defense
 Therefore, the immediate need is a swift and driving increase in our armament production.
 Leaders of industry and labor have responded to our summons. Goals of speed have been set. In some cases these goals are being reached ahead of time; in some cases we are on schedule; in other cases there are slight but not serious delays; and in some cases and I am sorry to say very im- portant caseS-we are all con- cerned by the slowness of the &C., complishment of our plans.
 The army and navy, however, have made substantial progress during the past year. Actual ex- perience is improving and speed ing. up our methods of production with every passing day. And to- days best is not good enough for tomorrow.
 I am not satisfied with the progress thus far made. The men in charge of the progress represent the best in traniing, ability and patriotism. They are not satisfied with the progress thus far made. Noce of us will be satisfied until the job is done.
 No matter whether the original goal was set too high or, too low. our objective is quicker and better results.
 Behind Schedule
 To give two illustrations: