The Charter establishes an international organization, which is essential to continuous and effective international cooperation in the field of trade.

If they come in for that purpose, I will discuss it with them.

I think it is an awful thing, if it has happened.

I don't think it is necessary.

There has been some conversation about the Navy's activity in Shanghai. That is absolutely without foundation in fact.

The alternative to the Charter is economic conflict and shrinking international trade.

I don't think there is any foundation in fact for either one of those.

I didn't make the announcement.

We have learned through bitter experience how necessary it is for nations to approach jointly the task of improving the conditions of world trade.

You are asking me a hypothetical question, and I am not admitting that the Embassy has been violated.

Democrats are those people who support the Democratic platform, which is the law of the Democratic Party, and should support that platform after they are elected just the same as they did beforehand in making promises.

Let's wait and see how the thing works out, then the question will answer itself as we go along.

I certainly will.

Some of them are, the ones that were held up last year. Most of them are new.

What is needed is cooperative action to attack the whole range of obstacles that stand in the way of broadening international trade.

It is fundamental to the progressive, expanding world economy so vital to the increasing welfare and prosperity of the people of the United States.

I also call upon the people of the Nation to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on Mother's Day, 1949

I direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings on that day