Harry Truman: “The United States Maritime Commission is hereby authorized and directed to dispose of any of the above-mentioned vessels…”

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.