All that remains is for the American Congress to do its part and forthwith this Republic will enter upon the execution of a project colossal in its size and of wellnigh incalculable possibilities for the good of this country and the nations of mankind.
Roosevelt calls for Congress to act quickly to initiate a monumental project with vast potential benefits.
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