FDR: “Working out those problems demands the closest cooperation of the State Government with the United States Government.”

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.

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

We shall be equipped to deal with the great overriding question of security, and with the crucial questions of money and exchange...