FDR: “In the long run history amply demonstrates that angry controversy surely wins less than calm discussion.”

The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a better chance than we have ever had to bring about conditions under which the Nations of the world substitute…

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

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