10/29/1948
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"In the achievement of these objectives, United States leadership and United States action is a decisive influence."
"Unless trade restrictions are relaxed, the lot of the private trader in international trade will become increasingly difficult."
"The trade agreements program has proved itself to the people of the United States."
"Unless nations can sell each other the products of their agriculture, labor and industry to the greatest possible extent, there can be no sure foundation for economic peace."