We are accustomed, and rightly accustomed, to take pride in the vigorous and healthful growth of the United States, and in its vast promise for the future.

Yet we are making no preparation to realize what we so easily foresee and glibly predict.

The vast possibilities of our great future will become realities only if we make ourselves, in a sense, responsible for that future.

The planned and orderly development and conservation of our natural resources is the first duty of the United States.

It is the only form of insurance that will certainly protect us against the disasters that lack of foresight has in the past repeatedly brought down on nations since passed away..