FDR: “Our task is hard--our task is unprecedented--and the time is short.”

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

That such study should be conducted by a specially appointed commission charged with the duty of examining into the experience which industry and labor have thus far had with these plans, and of reporting the facts for the benefit of the…

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

It is ordered that the following changes be, and they are hereby, made in the customs field organization.