"We shall be equipped to deal with the great overriding question of security, and with the crucial questions of money and exchange..."
"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 t..."
"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 Na..."
"The coming victory of the United Nations means that they, and not their enemies, have power to establish the foundations of the future."
"The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies."
"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."
"We all know that the reduction of Government-created barriers to trade will not solve all our trade problems."
"Trade is fundamental to the prosperity of Nations, as it is of individuals."
"All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings."
"The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger."
"Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration."
"It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command."