06/22/1947
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"All powers duties, and functions conferred upon the President by Title I of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, exclusive of section 4(e) thereof, as amended, shall be administered through t..."
"That so much of the said powers, duties, and functions as consists of granting exceptions to the provisions of section 4 of Title I of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, and to any regulati..."
"Yes, but I am not for it."
"Yes. I have been in elective office for 30 years."