FDR: “The largest thing that we are after in all this discussion is a very old thing which hasn't yet been solved, and that is…”

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.

It may be in another week or ten days.

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.