U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt predicts a lengthy war against Japan, Italy, and Germany in a radio fireside chat.

The transcript discusses the challenges and threats posed by a long and hard war, emphasizing the need to eliminate the danger from Japan while being wary of global domination by Hitler and Mussolini. It concludes with a commitment to winning the war and securing peace.

What is the significance of the phrase 'long war' in the context of the speech?

What does the speaker suggest about the global situation if Japan is defeated?