"The functions under section 108 of the Act, with respect to making reports to Congress, are reserved to the President."
"I shall look to the Chairman to advise me concerning policy issues which arise."
"The United States will seek in cooperation with friendly countries to utilize its agricultural surpluses to increase consumption in those areas where there is demonstrable under-consumption."
"Enactment of this legislation is a major step forward in achieving that broad objective."
"It should generate confidence both at home and abroad as to our purposes in this vital area of international economic relations."
"I regard this document as an important announcement of the philosophy of this Administration with respect to agricultural foreign economic policy."
"I shall expect the Secretary of Agriculture to utilize to the maximum extent practicable the facilities, services and experience of the Foreign Operations Administration."
"The world supply and demand situation in agricultural products requires in the interest of the general welfare, an orderly and gradual liquidation of our surpluses."
"It is, then, with profound hope and confidence--and with prayer for the future ages of mankind--that I now, by this act, begin construction of America's first commercial-size atomic power plant."
"On this day we salute with special pride the unmatched productivity of our working men and women."
"It is our good fortune, therefore, that on this special day we take a historic step forward, opening for all of us new avenues to constructive employment, to prosperity, to respite from burdensome toi..."