The President's News Conference
01/07/1946
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We should now give consideration to making a permanent arrangement for disaster relief.
In my opinion, the Congress should enact these recommendations into law irrespective of what the final decision may be as to further pay inc...
I shall continue to see to it that the civil service system is constantly strengthened and that merit and efficiency are rewarded by advance...
I desire to express my deep appreciation of the splendid service they have rendered during the very difficult transition from war to peace.