FDR: “I cannot, unfortunately, present to you a picture of complete optimism regarding world affairs.”

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.

It is not really of any great importance.

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