How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)
Quote #1
[…] Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. (1)
That's right: suddenly and deliberately. No warning, no "you guys better shape up or else," nothing. Just a sudden and deliberate attack. We're all about commemorative dates here in the U.S., but we'd prefer it if "dates that live in infamy" didn't happen because we got sucker-punched.
Quote #2
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. (5-6)
True story: Japanese Ambassador Kichisaburō Nomura was *supposed* to give the infamous memo to Secretary Hull at 1:00 Eastern time, which would have coincided exactly with the beginning of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but he said he was delayed an hour because he was trying to decode said memo.
Quote #3
The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. (17-18)
In other words, we got your number, Japan. We know how you roll. And guess what? We don't like it.