Remarks to the Governing Board of the Pan American Union.
04/13/1942
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I have never for an instant wavered in my belief that an agreement to insure world peace and security can be reached.
We all know that the reduction of Government-created barriers to trade will not solve all our trade problems.
I hereby authorize the Secretary of War to take possession of the plants and facilities of the American Enka Corporation...
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.