“So this man Vance told us,” put in Anderson. “Well, they’ll fill ’em. Now, Captain Henry, you’ve been an observer here, and you’ve been sending optimistic reports to the President recommending all-out assistance.” “Not wholly optimistic, sir, but recommending full assistance, yes.” “Possibly you’re a bit out of touch with what’s happening on the other side of the water. So let me read you something. It’s from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a red-hot New Deal paper.” He took out his wallet, unfolded a neatly cut newspaper clipping, and intoned through his nose: “ ‘Mr. Roosevelt today committed
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