FDR: “We are all in the same boat, and we are going to make some pretty tough sacrifices—on the part of everybody—before we…”

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.

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

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.