The administration of the national-security clause contained in such contracts of sale, including any contract of sale made under the act of March 31, 1955, or under the said act of March 21, 1956, shall be carried out in accordance with the needs and requirements of the national defense as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
Executive Order 10678—Administration of the Functions of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission
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