FDR: “The Federal Power Commission and the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, are authorized, empowered, and directed.”

The work, my friends, is peace.

Trade is fundamental to the prosperity of Nations, as it is of individuals.

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.