The President's News Conference
10/20/1953
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But I and all who know you as a dedicated, inspired American leader will miss your voice and counsel in Government.
Mrs. Secretary--I can still say that--thank you very much.
What?--the best man in the Cabinet!
We are still too close to the beginnings of the new Department to see fully and in a wide perspective all that you have accomplished.