Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

nothing herein contained shall restrict prospecting, locating, developing, mining, entering, leasing, or patenting the mineral resources of such land under the applicable laws.

Context

Executive Order 7866—Withdrawal of Public Land for Use of the Department of Agriculture

04/13/1938

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