FDR: “I recommend that an appropriation of $1,500,000,000 be provided for work relief for the fiscal year 1938.”

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.

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.