President Roosevelt’s original speech included these words: “diplomatic negotiations must be considered at an end.” He changed that phrase to “It seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations.”
What point did President Roosevelt emphasize by making this change?
A. America had no other option but to retaliate.
B. Japan was unwilling to discuss peace.
C. Japan had no way to speak with President Roosevelt.
D. President Roosevelt was no longer willing to work with Japanese leaders.