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.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The attack on Hawaii was planned well in advance, and the Japanese government deliberately deceived the United States with false promises of peace.
- In plain terms
- Japan planned the attack long ago and lied to the US about wanting peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch for deceptive diplomacy when tensions rise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we distinguish delay from deception?
- What evidence proves intent before action?
Another view
It assumes all delay implies intent, which might not always be true.
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