FDR: “The Bill in this respect gives only one ray of hope.”

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.

The work, my friends, is peace.

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

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