FDR: “An all-important factor in hemispheric defense, in defense of democracies today, is the Lend-Lease Bill.”

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.

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

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

We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.