Putting forth all the power of his eloquence, he demanded resolute action against Philip and called for a burst of energy from the Athenian people. Macedon and Athens were already de facto belligerent parties, since the Athenians were financing Diopeithes, who was launching attacks against allied cities.
He passionately urged decisive action against Philip, urging the Athenians to unleash their full potential.  Macedon and Athens were already engaged in a de facto conflict due to Athenian funding of Diopeithes' attacks on allied cities.