The President's News Conference
08/16/1950
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I think it is slacking off very much. Very decidedly slacking off.
I certainly was. I wrote him a letter and told him I hoped he would run, so of course I am pleased he decided to do it.
Yes he will. Of course he will. [Laughter]
Of course I am exceedingly happy that the shooting war did not continue.