06/19/1949
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"Subject to the limitations contained in that order, I hereby authorize the Secretary of Commerce to perform and exercise all of the functions and powers vested in and granted to the Secretary of War, ..."
"When people ask what the Government of the United States is, it is you."
"This order shall be applicable to articles entered by consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after August 1, 1946"
"For these reasons, I feel obliged to withhold my approval of this measure."