07/09/1947
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"I assured the Congress, when the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act was last extended in 1945, that domestic producers would be safeguarded in the process of expanding trade."
"I haven't talked to General Marshall himself, but I have been in touch with the State Department every day since we have been away."
"I have nothing to say about it."
"No. I prefer not to make any at this time."