03/02/1948
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"I strongly recommend, therefore, that the Congress promptly enact legislation to carry out the 1941 Agreement for joint completion of the St. Lawrence seaway and power project."
"I strongly believe that the United States should join as a full partner with Canada in building the seaway."
"The seaway will be self-liquidating through the collection of tolls."
"We should not be content to be merely a customer of Canada's for the use of the seaway after it is built."