Excerpts from the Press Conference
08/18/1941
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I know that the word 'planning' is not looked upon with favor in some circles.
I hereby authorize the Secretary of War to take possession of the plants and facilities of the American Enka Corporation...
I hereby direct the Secretary of the Navy to terminate and relinquish, on or before the fifteenth day following the date...
Peace can endure only so long as humanity really insists upon it, and is willing to work for it- and sacrifice for it.