06/29/1947
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"It is my belief, however, that, as a matter of principle and if no adjustment contracts had already been executed, interpretation of section 9(b) to require an undoing of all transactions prior to the..."
"I hope to be able to take it up with the Congress and have it repealed."
"The purpose of the Merchant Ship Sales Act was to establish a uniform pricing policy for the sale of Government vessels."
"I have not considered anybody for anything as yet because there is nothing to consider him for."