01/12/1949
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"The authority vested in the President by section 708 of the Act relating to voluntary agreements and programs to further the objectives of the Act is hereby delegated to the Small Defense Plants Admin..."
"Subject to the limitations and conditions contained in the said section 708 of the Act, the Small Defense Plants Administrator may redelegate the authority delegated to him by section 1 of this order,..."
"I cannot believe that the Congress would wish to adjourn with our national security jeopardized in this fashion."
"I urgently request that this rider be eliminated before the Congress completes its action on this bill."