FDR: “We have not been throwing the taxpayers' money out of the window or into the sea.”

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.

It may be in another week or ten days.

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.