10/19/1954
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"I recommended that the Congress increase the gas tax by 1 ½ cents to be effective July 1, 1959."
"I should like to emphasize that this Administration fully intends promptly to honor bills presented to it by the various states."
"Lacking such action by Congress, it is clear to me that the orderly scheduling of new contracts is the only prudent and equitable course to follow."
"International cooperation under the Act shall be subject to the responsibilities of the Secretary of State with respect to the foreign policy of the United States pertinent thereto."