08/29/1949
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"I feel constrained to point out to the Congress again, however, an opportunity which it has for a greater improvement of the public service than will be accomplished by this legislation, and at approx..."
"The success or failure of all the things the United States Government undertakes to do depends in large measure upon the wisdom and ability of these executives."
"I have today approved H.R. 4583, relating to telephone and telegraph service and clerk hire for Members of the House of Representatives."
"I believe that the legislation now pending to increase the salaries of officers in the executive branch is a fundamental step toward the more effective operation of the Government."