Interview with Neal R. Peirce of "National Journal
07/16/1976
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The Director is designated to perform the functions of the President under Section 107(b) of Title 3 of the United States Code.
When I made my own trade missions as a Governor, I almost invariably took a representative of the Eximbank along with me.
I think had this committee been formed maybe back in 1936 or '38, we might very well have avoided the war with Japan.
I've recognized the limitations on what the Federal Government can do.