FDR: “The importance might be much greater than the extent.”

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.

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.