What world leader declared in 1937: "It seems to be unfortunately true that the epidemic of world lawlessness is spreading. And mark this well: When an epidemic of physical disease starts to spread, the community approves and joins in a quarantine of the patients in order to protect the health of the community against the spread of the disease."

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Franklin D. Roosevelt made this statement in 1937, reflecting his concern over the spread of aggressive actions by nations in the lead-up to World War II. He used the metaphor of a disease epidemic to highlight the need for collective action to maintain international peace and security.

What World Leader Declared in 1937: "It Seems to Be