FDR: “I have been thinking about it for the last three years, three or four years.”

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 logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.

The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a better chance than we have ever had to bring about conditions under which the Nations of the world substitute…

We seek peace—enduring peace.