Excerpts from the Press Conference
12/05/1938
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During the temporary absence of the Secretary of the Navy, the order of succession of the officers who shall act as Secr...
Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration.
That the President appoint a commission for these purposes.
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.