07/18/1951
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"They are absolutely vital to our whole defense plan."
"We urgently need the air bases and depots and other installations that are covered by the House bill."
"We just can't afford to let it happen."
"I have not yet had an opportunity to study in detail each of your specific recommendations but I am sure they merit careful consideration, not only by the Congress and the executive branch of the Fede..."