Roosevelt used the events described in this excerpt to justify what decision? as commander in chief of the army and navy i have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. but always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. no matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the american people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. i believe that i interpret the will of the congress and of the people when i assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. hostilities exist. there is no blinking at the fact that ur people, our territory, and our interest are in grave danger. -president franklin d. roosevelt, join address to congress, december 8, 1941 a. the signing fo the lend-lease act b. a declaration of war against germany c. a declaration of war against japan d. the sining of the neutrality act