Harry Truman: “The message of last April covers that situation, and it is still what I want.”

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.