01/28/1948
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"The excess-land provisions of the law provide the legal mechanism for assuring that the benefits of the irrigation systems will inure to family-size farming enterprises."
"Over a long period of time I have devoted considerable thought to various aspects of the problem which you discuss in your letter of today's date."
"Accordingly, I hereby authorize you to arrange for and carry out the transfer which you recommend."
"The action which you recommend meets with my approval."