10/26/1942
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"I do not believe for a moment, and I know that you do not believe either, that we have fully answered all the needs of human security."
"The American people will sustain the progress of a representative democracy, asking the Divine Blessing as they face the future with courage and with faith."
"The real decision to be made in these circumstances is not the acceptance of a nomination, but rather an ultimate willingness to serve if chosen by the electorate of the United States."
"I hereby further exempt the said William M. Smith from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending October 31, 1941."