The President's News Conference on the Budget
01/18/1946
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It is an office that is without parallel in the history of the world.
The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.
I am concerned that the program outlined above be initiated at the earliest practicable date.
I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution...