FDR: “I do hereby invite the attention of the people to the joint resolution of Congress approved December 26, 1941.”

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

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.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

The Federal Loan Administrator and the War Food Administrator are hereby designated as additional members of the Economic Stabilization Board.