This legislation brings to a successful conclusion nearly 40 years of public discussion, some 10 years of congressional debate, and a long record of active support by farm groups for what is called 'two price wheat legislation.'
Remarks Upon Signing the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962
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I think that this administration has been very vigorous in its action, and I think that we have tried to set a responsible standard.
But it is a fact that the imports of woolens and worsteds have gone up from about 15 to 22 or 23 percent.
And I think that--the governmental standards, let me say, on the whole I think compare favorably with those in Washington, with those in some other parts of America.
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