FDR: “To operate or to arrange for the operation of the plants and facilities in any manner that he deems necessary for the…”

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.

It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.

We seek peace—enduring peace.

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.