FDR: “Commerce on the high seas and freedom of the seas has been a major reason for our prosperity.”

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.

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

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