The situation is one to cause a great deal of concern, but it must be borne in mind that the drought has mainly affected animal feed, the bulk of the direct human food production of the country being abundantly in hand.
Statement on the Drought.
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I propose the adoption of the presentation already made at the Geneva Conference for the abolition of all tanks, all chemical warfare, and all large mobile guns.
I propose that the treaty number and tonnage of battleships shall be reduced by one-third.
It is folly for the world to go on breaking its back over military expenditure, and the United States is willing to take its share of responsibility by making definite proposals that will relieve the world.
I feel very proud of that tribute, and I appreciate very much the attitude of the press about it.
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