FDR: “It is an unquenchable spirit.”

The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a better chance than we have ever had to bring about conditions under which the Nations of the world substitute…

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.