I hope that, while we are alive, Bridgeport will never be called On again to make munitions in a world war.

The memory of our people is not short.

The Democratic Party in this war has been the party of sound money.

The Secretary of War shall permit the management of the plants and facilities taken under the provisions of this order to continue with its managerial functions to the maximum degree possible.

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities.

The Secretary of War is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein.

The Secretary of War shall operate the said plants and facilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of employment which are in effect at the time possession thereof is taken.

I follow the principle of first things first; and this war comes first.

Delays in the performance of our job at home mean prolonging the war.

I do not propose to answer in kind.

This election will not be decided on a basis of malignant murmurings—or shouts.

In winning this war there is just one sure way to guarantee the minimum of casualties—by seeing to it that, in every action, we have overwhelming material superiority.

The record that we have established in this war is one of which every American has a right to be proud—today and for all time.

Our success has been the result of planning and organization and building.

The women of America are also most profoundly concerned.

I suggest a nationwide reading of the Holy Scriptures during the period from Thanksgiving Day to Christmas

I call upon the people of the United States to observe it by bending every effort to hasten the day of final victory

we should lift up our hearts in thanksgiving