We have attained superiority in war production.

Let us face the fact—the failure thus far to enact an adequate fiscal program has aggravated the difficulties of maintaining economic stabilization.

This double task is the essence of the Government's program and must be reflected in the Budget.

It is the Government's responsibility to facilitate their efforts.

There is hereby established a Special Emergency Board of three members to be selected by me from the National Railway Labor Panel to consider the unsettled claims for wage adjustments of the non-operating railway employees.

Hardly anything in America now seems so important as such a unity based upon justice as will make possible the best use of all our human resources in this year of supreme national effort.

To make all of us secure against future aggression and to open the way for enhanced well-being of Nations and individuals everywhere.

Let us pledge ourselves that this cooperation shall continue both for winning the final victory on the battlefield and for establishing an international organization of all peace-loving Nations to maintain peace and security in generations…

Many of us in the United States are observing this first day of the New Year as a day of prayer and reflection.

It is fitting on this day that we direct our thoughts to the concept of the United Nations.

Today we are on the offensive.

Carriers taken over under this Order shall not include local public transit systems.

Possession and control of all common carriers by railroad are hereby taken and assumed.

The Secretary shall permit the management of carriers taken under this Order to continue their respective managerial functions to the maximum degree possible.

The major military offensives now planned must not be delayed by the interruption of vital transportation facilities.

I cannot wait until the last moment to take action to see that the supplies to our fighting men are not interrupted.

If any employees of the railroads now strike, they will be striking against the Government of the United States.

The Secretary of War is directed to manage and operate the carriers taken under this Order.