FDR: “Washington is the worst rumor factory, and therefore the source of more lies that are spoken and printed throughout the…”

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

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

We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.