The President's News Conference
07/20/1949
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I wish also to point out to the Congress that H.R. 3788 deals with another issue which I believe should be first considered in basic law.
The military assistance program is to prevent aggression.
If it were possible, we would prefer that these bulwarks against aggression be established by the United Nations.
Supplemental water supplies are needed in order to maintain and expand local farming operations.