FDR: “The spirit reflected by the treaty will, I am sure, be gratifying to the Governments and the peoples of all the United…”

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

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 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.