FDR: “I wanted to get through what was known as the Top Lopping Law.”

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

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.

It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.

It is not really of any great importance.