FDR: “It would be of practical use to the Haitian Government.”

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.

We seek peace—enduring peace.

It is not really of any great importance.

We shall be equipped to deal with the great overriding question of security, and with the crucial questions of money and exchange...