On the recordAugust 18, 1941
Help for the democracies of the world, yes.
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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.
The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.
I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.