04/04/1951
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"In order to do that successfully, I must have the backing of people such as you, and organizations such as the one that you belong to."
"Under present conditions the essential need of the Federal Government in the area of civil defense is peacetime planning and preparation for civil defense in the event of war, rather than operation of..."
"I appreciate your interest in what is taking place in the Government."
"You must remember that the Government is yours."