12/15/1953
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"It is imperative that we continue to coordinate United States programs affecting other nations."
"The functions of negotiating and entering into agreements with friendly nations or organizations of friendly nations conferred upon the President by the Act are hereby delegated to the Secretary of St..."
"I shall expect the Secretary of Agriculture to utilize to the maximum extent practicable the facilities, services and experience of the Foreign Operations Administration."
"I regard this document as an important announcement of the philosophy of this Administration with respect to agricultural foreign economic policy."