11/13/1937
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"Improved standards of nutrition, increased levels of farm incomes, avoidance of agricultural surpluses—these are among the important objectives that the Food and Agriculture Organization will assist t..."
"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 Na..."
"The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies."
"It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command."