Every combat division, every naval task force, every squadron of fighting planes is dependent for its equipment and ammunition and fuel and food, as indeed it is for its manpower, dependent on the American people in civilian clothes in the offices and in the factories and on the farms at home.
Roosevelt underscores the vital role of civilians in supporting military operations during the war.
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It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.
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.
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