FDR: “There is new range and speed to offense.”

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

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.

Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration.

The Federal Loan Administrator and the War Food Administrator are hereby designated as additional members of the Economic Stabilization Board.