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

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

Cooperation cannot be achieved by force of law.

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

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

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

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

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.

He should try sitting in my chair for about an hour and a half!

We must not let friendly nations go by default.

Salary limitations prevent the Government, in many instances, from securing the kind of executives required to manage its vital activities.

I consider such a program vital to the national welfare.

Princeton University has conferred an honor upon me for which I am deeply grateful.

Free and inquiring minds, with unlimited access to the sources of knowledge, can be the architects of a peaceful and prosperous world.

In the task of finding and training men and women who will add strength to the public service, universities have a particular responsibility.

I call your attention particularly to the problem of effective administration within the Government, where matters of unprecedented magnitude and complexity confront the public servant.

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