FDR: “Hope springs eternal!”

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

It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.

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…

It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.