10/14/1948
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"We urgently need the air bases and depots and other installations that are covered by the House bill."
"I do not believe there has ever been attempted before such a broad and farsighted appraisal of the material needs and resources of the United States in relation to the needs and resources of the whole..."
"I feel, therefore, that this ship will represent an important addition to our merchant fleet."
"I deplore this attitude on the part of the company."