FDR: “This unity of strength, both in men and in resources, among the free peoples of the world will bring complete and final…”

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.

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.

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

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.