I shall continue to see to it that the civil service system is constantly strengthened and that merit and efficiency are rewarded by advancement.

I am convinced that if the Congress puts into effect the recommendations which are included in the Civil Service Commission's report it will be taking action which will serve to further strengthen the civilian career service.

Furthermore, we need have no fear of serious harm to any domestic producer.

My position on that hasn't changed a bit.

Sure. Everybody knows that. No harm in quoting it.

No. I am perfectly happy with this one.

You had better ask Mr. Farley that.

The foreign situation in general, and the housing program in particular at home, and several other domestic matters that are pending that should have only a nonpartisan approach.

I have nothing to say about it.

I haven't talked to General Marshall himself, but I have been in touch with the State Department every day since we have been away.

Haven't heard about it.

I assured the Congress, when the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act was last extended in 1945, that domestic producers would be safeguarded in the process of expanding trade.

All approaches to the settlement of both foreign and domestic affairs; it can't help but do that.

I have a very, very erudite lecture on architecture that I think you will like.

Every day, except when we were at sea.

No. I prefer not to make any at this time.

I will answer that question when it happens--if it does.

In all it does, service to humanity is its main objective as well as its sole reward.