FDR: “It will be the people of Italy who will do that, choosing their own government in accordance with the basic democratic…”

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.

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

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

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