10/20/1952
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"By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 12 of the Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 (56 Stat. 364), as amended by section 203 of the act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 859), and in the interest of ..."
"If those effects prove to be detrimental to the maintenance of fair labor standards for our workers, I shall request the Congress to take prompt remedial action."
"I trust that with the passage of the Portal-to-Portal Act, relieving the business community of a heavy burden of doubt, the Congress will now turn to a re-examination of minimum wage standards."
"I believe that, in the interest of the economic stability of our Nation, it is essential to clarify this matter by statute."