FDR: “I believe that the American people will say: 'Forward!'”

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

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…

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

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.