FDR: “That was the principal thesis of Lew Douglas all through 1933—do something to get the durable goods started.”

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

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration.

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 the Nations of the world in achieving.