09/22/1946
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"I recommend that the Congress enact at the present session legislation directed toward five objectives."
"In conclusion, the program of action I have recommended is designed to meet the immediate housing needs of the Nation and at the same time to lay a sound basis for the years ahead."
"During 1947 nearly one million housing units were added to our housing supply."
"The acute shortage of rental housing makes it imperative to continue emergency rent control."