02/23/1942
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"I recommend authorization of construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project."
"This comes to me, as I know it will to the whole Nation, as a great shock for all of us had counted on your continuing your splendid service for many years to come."
"Our defense production is a gigantic assembly line."
"I am deeply distressed by your letter of June 2 telling me of your retirement on July first from active service as Chief Justice of the United States."