I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire." Which phrase from the text describes how Roosevelt saw the relationship between the United States and Japan prior to the attacks? (5 points)

a
Suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces

b
Looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific

c
Useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations

d
A surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area