FDR

Take a very simple example… We know that we have plenty of rifles in reserve for all the men that would have to be taught to drill with rifles.

Time is of the essence.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been established to protect the investor.

We will continue to push our program for the protection of the investor on all fronts because we are convinced of its essential soundness.

It is a source of satisfaction that business men have at last come to recognize that it is this Administration's purpose to aid the honest business man.

...you fellows… would not be, most of you, any good whatsoever, because you do not know any of these technical trades; besides which, you would, nearly all of you, be soft.

We have proved one thing pretty conclusively this year and last year, and that is that we have too many men that are soft.

These Acts give the Securities and Exchange Commission power to regulate investment trusts and investment counselors.

This program is essential, not only because it results in necessary reforms, but for the much more important reason that it will enable us to absorb the shock of any crisis.

Personally, I am absolutely opposed to the postponement because it means in these days—and we all know what the world situation is—nearly a year of delay.

It is hereby ordered that enlisted men of the Coast Guard who have established their special qualifications in the use of the arm or arms who are so stationed by their commanding officers that they may be required to use such arm or arms…

I think that covers George [Mr. Durno] all right.

I can't tell you yet because you may be disappointed.

I cannot tell a lie—like George Washington.

I asked him to go down and talk to them confidentially, on behalf of the United States.

It will consider in the broad sense the defense of the north half of the Western Hemisphere.

A Permanent Joint Board on Defense shall be set up at once by the two countries.

I accept your resignation effective at the close of business on September 5, 1940.

You have adhered without deviation to the settled processes of democracy.

There is no higher arbitrament than the bar of public opinion.

The farmers of the country are not likely to forget this.

This will give you an excellent opportunity in public addresses, and through conferences with groups and individuals, to discuss the work you have been doing in behalf of agriculture.

I know and they know that bankruptcy, ruin, despair and disaster, which had been their previous portion through long years of neglect and incompetence at Washington, gave way under your guiding hand to a greater prosperity, security and…

It is ordered that Executive Order No. 2123 be modified to permit the Navy Department to have primary jurisdiction over certain land.

The name of the Delta Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is hereby changed to Delta National Wildlife Refuge.