I wish the USO abundant success in its vitally important task.

We are all of the same opinion, that the cementing of the good-neighbor policy in the Western Hemisphere is vitally important to the welfare of the world as a whole.

I APPRECIATE that most highly.

We have always counted Brazil as our friend, and I know that we can always count Brazil as our friend.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the above-quoted statutory provisions, do hereby declare and proclaim that the foreign discriminating duties of…

We can show them our gratitude through our wholehearted support of the USO.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the above-quoted statutory provisions, do hereby declare and proclaim that the foreign discriminating duties of…

As I told you in our conference today, it will have the complete backing of the Government.

I sincerely hope that your stay in the United States will prove as enjoyable to you as my trip to your country was to me.

Ladies and gentlemen, the health of the President of Brazil.

I have today informed the Director of the Bureau of the Budget that the drafts of organic legislation for Guam and American Samoa, prepared by the Department of the Interior, have my approval.

The Government of the United States is divided into three sections.

The accomplishment of this objective will be furthered by the transfer of these territories to civilian administration and the enactment of organic legislation at the earliest practicable date.

The exchange of visits between the heads of state of Brazil and the United States symbolizes the cordial relations that have always existed between our two countries.

Now, Mr. President, on behalf of the Government and the people of the United States, I would like, while drinking a toast to you here, to present to you a special medal--solid gold--which has been cast in your honor.

At the present time, when the world is still disturbed by fear and conflicting ideologies, it is gratifying to know that Brazil and the United States are exerting their constructive efforts in the common resolve to strengthen democracy and…

Now, may I request the Speaker of the House of Representatives to say a word of welcome, on behalf of the House, to our distinguished guest, His Excellency the President of Brazil.

I am going to vary the usual procedure a little bit tonight.