FDR: “The aforesaid agencies and instrumentalities are requested not to incur any obligation for administrative expenses out…”

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.

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

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

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