In view of our increased defense requirements, I have already directed the Federal agencies to review their programs for the purpose of modifying them wherever practicable to lessen demands for supplies and services in competition with defense needs.
Letter to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Works, on the Federal-Aid Highway Bill.
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