On the recordMay 8, 1949
Without such authority and resources the President cannot be held accountable for the conduct of Federal administration.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWithout such authority and resources the President cannot be held accountable for the conduct of Federal administration.
Special Message to the Congress on Reorganization of the Executive Branch of the Government.
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