Mr. Acheson, as a private citizen in 1940, was among those who first saw clearly the Fascist threat to our national existence.

I have chosen the lesser of two evils.

Even this inadequate law presents fewer dangers than would the complete lack of rent control.

He brought to the councils of government a long view and a genius for bold design typified by the Acheson-Lilienthal plan for international control of atomic energy.

A basic weakness of the rent control provisions of the Act is the so-called 'voluntary' increase of 15 percent in cases where the landlord and tenant enter into a lease that will continue until December 31, 1948.

We should be taking steps to provide additional aids to housing, rather than eliminating the aids which have been in effect.

It is clear that this legislation marks a step backward in our efforts to protect tenants against unjustified rent increases arising out of war conditions.

In his relations with the Congress, Mr. Acheson fostered a responsive relationship between the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Government in the field of foreign affairs.

We must not tolerate such limitations on the freedom of any of our people and on their enjoyment of basic rights which every citizen in a truly democratic society must possess.

Eveрy man should have the right to a decent home, the right to an education, the right to adequate medical care, the right to a worthwhile job, the right to an equal share in making the public decisions through the ballot, and the fight to a fair trial in a fair court.

We must make the Federal Government a friendly, vigilant defender of the rights and equalities of all Americans.

Our National Government must show the way.

We must and shall guarantee the civil rights of all our citizens.

For these reasons I am returning S. 814 without my approval.

We are all in agreement.

The enterprise which was launched at San Francisco 2 years ago is the hope of the world for lasting peace.

Insofar as it lies within my power as President, I shall see that this law is well and faithfully administered.

A bill based on the general principles and policy of the original Senate Bill would be acceptable to me, although I would prefer a more permanent wool program, as suggested in my memorandum which was made public on March 12, 1946.