Henry L. Stimson quotes - page 2

When the news first came that Japan had attacked us, my first feeling was of relief that the indecision was over and that a crisis had come in a way which would unite all our people. This continued to be my dominant feeling in spite of the news of catastrophes which quickly developed. For I feel that this country united has practically nothing to fear, while the apathy and divisions stirred up by unpatriotic men have been hitherto very discouraging. (Henry L. Stimson)
we needed the Japanese to commit the first overt act. View quote
Henry L. Stimson