Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the pacific area. the facts of yesterday speak for themselves. the people of the united states have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. . i ask that the congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by japan on sunday, december 7, a state of war has existed between the united states and the japanese empire. which phrase used by the president was specifically chosen to convince the public to support the war? a)“facts of yesterday” b)“unprovoked and dastardly attack” c)“have already formed their opinions” d)“a state of war has existed”