FDR: “But I refuse to believe that democratic processes need be dangerously slow.”

Possession of any mine or mines taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior as soon as he determines that such possession is no longer required for the successful prosecution of the war.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.

The work, my friends, is peace.