FDR: “It is going to be a long war, and there is no reason for being overoptimistic one week and over pessimistic the next…”

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

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.

We seek peace—enduring peace.

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