FDR

I had a very pleasant surprise.

Collaboration in the mighty military task before us must be the prelude to collaboration in the mightier task of creating a world at peace.

I assume that the Congress of the United States is in favor of winning this war, just as the President is.

It isn't a matter of immediate emergency in the conduct of the war.

The designations of Cordova, Alaska, and Mahukona, Hawaii, as customs ports of entry... are hereby revoked.

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the act of March 26, 1934

We are engaged in an all-out war to keep democracy alive.

I ask that employers- all over the country—will so arrange the work day, that they and all their employees can go to the polls and that there will be no deductions in pay for reasonable time necessarily taken to vote.

Democracy survives through the courage and fortitude and wisdom of many generations of fighting Americans.

I have directed that those responsible for the operation of the Government's workshops- shipyards, navy yards, arsenals, ordnance depots, as well as the executive departments and agencies- should give all the employees an opportunity to…

I hope very much that the press and the radio will tell all citizens of the United States that the President hopes they will go to the polls next Tuesday and vote.

The decoration of the Legion of Merit shall be awarded by the President of the United States or at his direction to members of the armed forces of the United States and of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Greece has set the example which every one of us must follow until the despoilers of freedom everywhere have been brought to their just doom.

The Navy is fighting hard in every corner of the globe to bring victory to our cause.

The cheapest sources of power consistent with war requirements should be used.

I am deeply proud of its heroic accomplishments in this war.

We have been discussing, as you know, for over a year.

I don't think I will speak before the election.

I am sure that there is not a man, woman, or child in the land who has not been thrilled by its triumphs.

There is no reason why connecting lines of other companies or agencies should not be utilized.

They know that their Navy is doing the biggest job any navy has ever been called upon to do and doing it superbly.

I hope that some method will be worked out so that all of the islands can be brought into an economic and social team.

The Atlantic Charter applies to all humanity.

I think that's a matter of record.

I am asking the Federal Power Commission to co-operate by using its emergency powers.