I believe also the time has come for the Congress to enact legislation aimed at the prevention of profiteering in time of war and the equalization of the burdens of possible war.
FDR: “I believe also the time has come for the Congress to enact legislation aimed at the prevention of profiteering in time…”
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The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.
The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.
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.
That such study should be conducted by a specially appointed commission charged with the duty of examining into the experience which industry and labor have thus far had with these plans, and of reporting the facts for the benefit of the…





