FDR: “Pursuant to the Act of Congress approved March 26, 1930 (Public No. 78, 71st Congress), I beg to submit herewith, for…”

The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a better chance than we have ever had to bring about conditions under which the Nations of the world substitute…

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.