I am convinced that such would be the result if the veto of this bill should be overridden.

In view of certain objections thereto, as explained more fully in the enclosed report and communications, I do not request at this time advice and consent to ratification of Convention (No. 71) concerning seafarers' pensions.

It is believed, however, that general acceptance of the instruments by Member Countries will result in definite progress being made where that progress is most needed.

I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 3020, the 'Labor Management Relations Act, 1947.'

This bill would go far toward weakening our trade union movement.

Cooperation cannot be achieved by force of law.

I find that this bill is completely contrary to that national policy of economic freedom.

I cannot emphasize too strongly the transcendent importance of the United States in the world today as a force for freedom and peace.

In summary, I find that the so-called 'emergency procedure' would be ineffective.

I have concluded that this bill would prove to be unworkable.

It would involve the Government in the free processes of our economic system to a degree unprecedented in peacetime.

It has long been my view that the inhabitants of Guam and Samoa should enjoy those fundamental human rights and that democratic form of government which are the rich heritage of the people of the United States.

I hope that the Congress will approve legislation for the purposes indicated in the enclosed report and that such legislation will provide for the full enjoyment of civil rights and for the greatest practicable measure of self government.

We must remember, above all, that these men would not be training in order to win a war, but in order to prevent one.

We must not let friendly nations go by default.

That task is more important today than at any previous time in our national history.

There can be no greater service to mankind, and no nobler mission, than devotion to world peace.

I consider such a program vital to the national welfare.