The book "Speech of the Honorable Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, at the Conference of the Regional Chairmen of the Highway Transportation Committee of the National Defense Council" is an important historical document that reflects the thoughts and views of the US leadership on the issue of transportation infrastructure during the war. The author of this speech is the US National Defense Council, namely the Highway Transportation Committee. In this extended speech, the reader will find an analysis of the challenges America faced with wartime transportation systems, as well as suggestions and recommendations for further development and ensuring the efficiency of the nation's transportation industry. This book serves as an important source for understanding the internal politics and strategy of the development of the transport system during the period of important historical events. "The Speech of the Honorable Franklin K. Lane" is a document of great importance not only for the study of the history of transportation in the United States, but also for understanding the general principles of managing important branches of the economy in times of emergency.