Harry Truman: “I have been reading all the stories I saw in the papers, but I don't believe them.”

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.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

I believe that the report is of great value.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…