I do hereby proclaim Wednesday, August 14, 1946, as Victory Day; and I direct that on that day the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings.

I don't think it needs to be increased.

But we are stating that, to show that actually there will be more money turned in that will be paid out which we can turn into credit, because that would be paid in, in any case.

It's nice to talk about making reductions, but it's hell to do it! [Laughter]

We want you to be entirely clear in your mind about this, so that is the reason why we have this special phone number that you can call over weekend.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, August 14, 1946, as Victory Day.

It's only that part--we have only included that part of the British loan which we knew would be spent in this year.

In fact, General Gregory got so disgusted with it, it made him sick, and he had to quit.

I don't know the exact figure.

Approval of the bill would constitute a departure from this policy which I cannot justify.

Mr. Attlee has not been in consultation with me.

I am working on that now, and as soon as I have the proper acceptances, they will be announced.

I made that comment yesterday, which was published in all the papers of the United States.

I have just sent down the name of Keen Johnson of Kentucky, to be Under Secretary of Labor.

I am having it studied now, and as soon as I come to a conclusion, you will be informed at once.

I am not in Tennessee politics.

I am sending a letter on the budget to all the heads of the executive departments and agencies.

I don't think there's any chance of my going.