FDR: “The Office of the Alien Property Custodian is abolished.”

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

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.