When I was on the farm--and I hope to go back to the farm someday; some people are in a hurry for me to go back, but I'm in no hurry--but when I do go back, I want to find things still further improved.

The Federal Government, as the largest single employer in the country, should set the example in accomplishing this objective.

I think if you will read the Executive order I signed this morning you will find out what my views are.

They simply place on him the additional responsibilities for the operations of the staff.

It is my purpose to look to the Secretary of Commerce for leadership with respect to transportation problems and for the development of over-all transportation policy within the Executive Branch.

The plans do not contemplate that the Chairman will be relieved of any of his duties as a member and presiding officer of the commission.

You helped prove that the Democratic Party is the party of the people, and that is what we are going to keep it, as long as I am the head of it.

General Marshall will be known as one of those who brought this new era into being.

His answer was, 'Yes, Mr. President, I will do it.'

And of course that pleased him immensely.

I have every confidence in Mr. Lilienthal.

You have fulfilled my idea of what a President ought to be.

That is an example that I hope some other people in the world will start to follow.

I had hoped that conditions would permit you to continue longer in your present post of responsibility.

You have justified abundantly the confidence which I reposed in you.

Whatever's necessary from the point of view of the Commander in Chief.

We can't rest on our oars.

I wish I could come down and have a sandwich and a soft drink with you, but I have got to get back to work.