FDR: “The Board will continue to recognize that it is the function of the Department of State to conduct or authorize the…”

That the President appoint a commission for these purposes.

We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.

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…

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.