05/17/1946
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"It is even more true of 1952 than of 1951 that we cannot have business as usual, consumer enjoyments as usual, or Government programs and services as usual."
"As long as the Federal Government continues to be the largest factor in the national research effort, it must frankly face the responsibility to insure that this effort is conceived and executed sound..."
"The results to be obtained from the operation of the Foundation far outweigh its cost."
"The Foundation is much more than a new executive agency added to those already in existence with a research mission."