FDR: “I want all of you to know that in spite of the distance which separates you from the National Capitol, you are often in…”

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

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.