How we cite our quotes: (Section.Subsection.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The Secretaries of War and of the Navy are hereby authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire arms, ammunition, and implements of war produced within the jurisdiction of any country to which section 3 is applicable, whenever the President deems such purchase or acquisition to be necessary in the interests of the defense of the United States. (8)
The battle between good and evil is expensive, and it requires lots and lots and lots of weapons. Sure the U.S. is good (maybe too good) at manufacturing these weapons, but sometimes it's just easier to buy them from somewhere else. Sort of like when you just buy a new outfit because all of your other clothes are dirty. That's what is going on here, except with guns.
Quote #5
The President may, from time to time, promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper to carry out any of the provisions of this Act; and he may exercise any power or authority conferred on him by this Act through such department, agency, or officer as be shall direct. (9)
Yeah, we've seen this quote already, but it's weird enough to give it another look. From the thematic perspective of good versus evil, it's pretty clear that the authors of the Lend-Lease Act felt they were on the right side of the fight, and therefore so was the president. It's almost as if they are saying that he could do no wrong. History is a funny thing.