FDR

A constant and systematic addition of younger blood will vitalize the courts and better equip them to recognize and apply the essential concepts of justice in the light of the needs and the facts of an ever-changing world.

Only by speeding up the processes of the law and thereby reducing their cost, can we eradicate the growing impression that the courts are chiefly a haven for the well-to-do.

My desire is to strengthen the administration of justice and to make it a more effective servant of public need.

The time has come when further legislation is essential.

I earnestly recommend that the necessity of an increase in the number of judges be supplied by legislation providing for the appointment of additional judges in all federal courts.

The duty of a judge involves more than presiding or listening to testimony or arguments.

I hereby confirm the said arrangement.

Life tenure of judges was designed to place the courts beyond temptations or influences which might impair their judgments.

My attitude toward this measure to protect the rights of childhood has not changed.

We can provide for the orderly development of our resources and the provision of needed facilities for our people.

The National Resources Committee submits a six-year program, based on selection and priority of public works.

Now it is time to develop a long-range plan and policy for construction—to provide the best use of our resources and to prepare in advance against any other emergency.

The list of public works submitted by the President in the Budget Message would, of course, be wholly advisory.

I have suggested a permanent planning agency under the Chief Executive in order that, among other things, all public works proposals may filter from the many individual departments and bureaus to a central planning place and thence to the…

This summary list of projects involving the uses of water is not to be regarded as fixed or final, as the report itself notes, but rather indicates a great forward step in the development of the planning process.

During the depression we have substantially increased the facilities and developed the resources of our country for the common welfare through public works and work relief programs.

The works of art thus offered to the Government constitute one of the finest and most valuable collections in existence.

I do hereby authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to permit, during the continuance of such emergency... the importation free of duty of such food, clothing, and medical, surgical, and other supplies as he may designate.

It is with a keen sense of appreciation of the generous purpose of the donor that I submit this matter to the Congress.

I commend to the consideration of the Congress the matter of enacting appropriate legislation to effect the acceptance by the United States of the magnificent gift referred to in my recent exchange of letters with Mr. Andrew W. Mellon.

You are participating in the finest birthday present which you could possibly give me; and at the same time, you are participating in birthday presents to many thousands of children in every part of the country.

Much has been learned, much has been accomplished.

Truly, 'one touch of nature makes the whole world kin.'

The work, with your help, is going on.

I have a cheerful disposition; that is the only thing that is left.