FDR: “We have the right to expect that this driving power will be given patriotically and whole-heartedly to our nation.”

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

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.

The coming victory of the United Nations means that they, and not their enemies, have power to establish the foundations of the future.

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