The President's News Conference
04/17/1969
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This action is being taken to help us meet the exploding demand for beef in this country.
I know you are confident that they will continue to make this contribution and that you will call on me for any assistance you may need.
I am satisfied that in taking this action we are not endangering the economic position of our livestock producers.
I intend to monitor this situation closely, and I want to assure every American housewife that this Administration is firmly determined to p...