08/31/1950
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"First, it is absolutely necessary, for the safety of the country, that steel production must continue during the emergency."
"I want you to forget all your emotions now and sit here and see what you can do."
"I have said many times that the idea of Government operation of the steel plants is thoroughly distasteful to me."
"Now, gentlemen, I have never felt as strongly about anything as I do about this situation."