I commend those suggestions to the attention of the Congress at an appropriate time.

There are necessarily differences in views among its members.

I am in unity with the spirit of the report in seeking constructive steps to advance the national ideal of eradication of the social and economic and political evils of this traffic, to preserve the gains which have been made, and to…

My own duty and that of all executive officials is clear--to enforce the law with all the means at our disposal without equivocation or reservation.

I am transmitting their report immediately.

It should stimulate the clarification of public mind and the advancement of public thought.

I am appointing a nation-wide committee to sponsor the American Red Cross effort to raise ten millions of dollars for the relief of the sufferers in the drought-stricken areas.

We are faced with a national emergency.

Knowing your public spirit I am most desirous that you should be a member of this committee.

The American way of meeting such a relief problem has been through voluntary effort and for many years this effort has been centered in the American Red Cross.

It is essential that we should maintain the sound American tradition and spirit of voluntary aid in such emergency.

I commend to the favorable consideration of the Congress the inclosed report from the Secretary of State to the end that legislation may be enacted to authorize an appropriation of $110,000 for the expenses of the sixteenth session of the…

The Federal Government can help with information and research, and toward the creation of administrative agencies and the funds to assist in support of them, but they rest primarily with States and counties, cooperating often with private…

He is equally to be congratulated upon the opportunity of such a profitable and congenial association with yourself in your increasingly important field of activity.

I congratulate you cordially upon acquiring the services of my long time friend and co-laborer, George Akerson, whose ability, personality and loyalty I hold in the highest esteem.

The conclusions of that Conference, so far as they propose immediately practical measures in behalf of childhood, depend for their application chiefly upon the States and the local communities.

I regret that she has not lived to see you receive this medal.

There is an especial reason for wishing to speak to this first of many State and regional groups who will carry forward the work of the White House Conference.