FDR: “By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by title II of the National Industrial Recovery Act, approved…”

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

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.