Harry Truman: “Upon the basis of information furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture, I have determined that there is at present a…”

“Upon the basis of information furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture, I have determined that there is at present a critical shortage of grain which threatens to become even more serious during the next few months; that such shortage jeopardizes the national security and welfare of the United States; that there is no prospect that such critical shortage may soon be remedied by an increase in the available supply without additional governmental action; and that the situation cannot be solved by voluntary agreements under the provisions of Public Law 395.”