Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address. We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative im
portance; we must exercise a sense of proportion. How does repetition of the phrase "we must” help Roosevelt achieve his purpose? It encourages the public to act with a united front. It demands that every citizen contribute in some way. It shows that the nation’s only choice is to fight. It explains the specific roles each citizen must play.
