The President's News Conference
05/31/1945
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It is our duty, particularly here in Washington, to practice what we preach.
The disclosure of all the evidence has vindicated my confidence in you.
With this pledge of full confidence in you I shall reluctantly withdraw your nomination.
I appreciate the motives which prompt your request for the withdrawal of my nomination of you as Under Secretary of the Navy.