Press Conference
05/13/1940
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It is ordered that the following changes be, and they are hereby, made in the customs field organization.
Peace can endure only so long as humanity really insists upon it, and is willing to work for it- and sacrifice for it.
The bill is eminently fair to the States.
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.