Harry Truman: “Attached is a draft of a joint resolution which would authorize this appointment.”

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.