Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The existence of competing helium producers restricts production from the Government plant, resulting in high costs.

Cutting off the supply in times of stress would ground all ships in a very short time.

With adequate safeguards against the military use of exported helium, it would appear to be the duty of this country as a good neighbor to s...

The Army and Navy can estimate the quantity of helium required for replenishment abroad after the initial filling of an airship in this coun...