Political Quotes

FDR: The chief objection to that is that it does not cover a great many other States which also produce oil.

On the recordJune 3, 1935
The chief objection to that is that it does not cover a great many other States which also produce oil.
Said by
FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Excerpts from the Press Conference

Share

More from FDR

Apr 9, 1945

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 4, 1945

We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 19, 1945

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 9, 1945

The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation