Excerpts from the Press Conference
10/19/1942
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We all know that the reduction of Government-created barriers to trade will not solve all our trade problems.
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.
We seek peace—enduring peace.
All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.