FDR: “It should be remembered that the laws provide that the departments and agencies shall carry out certain duties.”

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

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.

We seek peace—enduring peace.

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