The President's News Conference
02/06/1946
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In the face of these facts, common prudence demands a realistic and conservative management of the fiscal affairs of the Government.
I am deeply concerned about this subject, especially in view of the recent accidents to aircraft of our certified domestic air carriers.
The board's findings will assist me in determining any further steps which should be taken by the Executive Branch of the Government to assu...
Accordingly, I am appointing a special board of inquiry on air transport safety, and request you to serve as a member of that board.