FDR: “By virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, I do hereby create a board to be…”

The work, my friends, is peace.

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.

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

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.