Gentlemen, the eyes of the Nation are upon you as you meet here in the White House today.
I do not want the Government to have to fix terms and conditions of employment.
I didn't send for you just to make a speech. I sent for you for action and, gentlemen, I want it.
First, it is absolutely necessary, for the safety of the country, that steel production must continue during the emergen...
I have said many times that the idea of Government operation of the steel plants is thoroughly distasteful to me.
I therefore request you, as a loyal American, to do everything you can to restore the steel plants to full operation as ...
I also request you to meet with me in my office at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 1952.
I can't answer the question-at the present time.
If I refuse the nomination, I couldn't be elected.
This plan will enable the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia to bring about a basic simplification and i...
We can't answer that question until we have the final decision. It may require legislation. We'll see.
Of course I would.
I strongly believe that the citizens of the District of Columbia are entitled to self-government.
A thorough reorganization cannot further be delayed.
He's in perfect health.
Local self-government is both the right and the responsibility of free men.
Why certainly. Unimpeded. I have no ambition to be a dictator.
I would say no. I made that very plain in the statement that I made.
