03/14/1954
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"I have today issued an Executive order providing for the administration of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954."
"It is imperative that we continue to coordinate United States programs affecting other nations."
"The delegation to the State Department of responsibility for negotiations with foreign governments is intended to give recognition to State Department's central responsibility in this area."
"I request you to assume responsibility for organizing this Committee and to serve as its Chairman."