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? Question Select the correct answer. President Roosevelt's original speech included these words:"diplomatic negotiations must be considered at an end." H changed that phrase to "It seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations." What point did President Roosevelt emphasize by making this change? America had no other option but to retaliate. Japan was unwilling to discuss peace. Japan had no way to speak with President Roosevelt. (4) President Roosevelt was no longer willing to work with Japanese leaders.
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Emerson
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President Roosevelt emphasized that "diplomatic negotiations must be considered at an end" was changed to "It seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations" to convey the point that it appeared futile to persist with the ongoing diplomatic discussions. The change suggests a sense of discouragement or skepticism about the effectiveness of continuing negotiations, rather than a definitive decision to retaliate or a statement about Japan's willingness or ability to engage in peace talks.