On the recordFebruary 12, 1947
I think Secretary Patterson answered that very effectively yesterday.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI think Secretary Patterson answered that very effectively yesterday.
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My decision should not be interpreted as establishing any new pattern or policy.
They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.
It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.
Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.