All of the positions which are held by the men who are being sworn today, and by those of you in the audience who have been sworn before, are all extremely important; and the kind of work that you do is vital to the success of this…

Now, if the busiest man in Washington would administer the oath of office.

One of the unsatisfactory features of a most satisfactory and interesting job has been the fact that we have had a chance to see--and perhaps that will also be true in the future--comparatively few members of this administration.

Both here at home and abroad, I want to re-emphasize most strongly the tradition of the United States as a humanitarian sanctuary, and the many times it has extended its hand and material help to those who are 'exiles for conscience's…

In the presently troubled world, we cannot be a peacemaker if we are not also the protector of those individuals as well as nations who cast with us their personal liberty and hopes for the future.

We are ready and anxious to cooperate with all who are prepared to join in genuine dedication to the assurance of a peaceful and a more fruitful life for all mankind.

The Secretary of Agriculture shall take immediate steps to expand and improve the program of food distribution throughout the United States.

They are all patriotic men who are devoted to the welfare of this country.

One of the most important and urgent problems confronting this Nation today is the development of a positive food and nutrition program for all Americans.

As a citizen, I think we are fortunate to have them all.

The efforts of the United States Government will be directed toward this imperative goal.