FDR: “I find that the facts do not warrant further investigation in accordance with Section 3 (e) of said Act.”

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.

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.

It is not really of any great importance.