FDR: “It might be the safest way; but of course, naturally, one doesn't like to withhold information from committees of…”

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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

We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.

The name of the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs is changed to the Office of Inter-American Affairs.