Economy

Now, when I see what unions have done for the working man of America ... I don't have to have any doubt in my mind as to what they have done for America as a whole.

We must and do make good use of that valuable tool--price supports.

This year the soil bank is retiring over 12 million acres and earning a half million farmers more than $260 million.

The toughest problems--lost markets, overproduction, surpluses--are giving way.

The problem is price-depressing surpluses.

Our farm families are suffering reduced incomes.

I wouldn't say 'serious threat', but let us remember that any free economy is always in a situation of balance.

To assure orderly consideration of trade problems arising between nations is vital to our own interests as a great trading nation and to the interests of those joined with us in the cause of freedom.

I return herewith, without my approval, H. R. 5188, 'To prohibit publication by the Government of the United States of any prediction with respect to apple prices.'

The prosperity of the agricultural community is absolutely necessary to the prosperity of the nation.

Well, of course, I feel the reserve bill is vital.

I am sure that the first thing we must do is balance the budget.

I am in full agreement with the Board's view that a merger between Alaska Airlines and Pacific Northern would be an important step forward in strengthening air transportation between the States and Alaska

As a member of this Organization we could work more effectively for the removal of discriminatory restrictions against our exports.

There you have the story of the cow who met an ignominious end, and still owes 70 cents on her freight.

They promise to cut the farmer loose, and take his chances in the marketplace.

We will carry on the fight for real competitive enterprise against monopoly.

We can lift our total annual output from the current level of about 340 billion dollars to nearly 100 billion dollars higher--in real terms.