On the recordFebruary 4, 1947
I said then, and I repeat now, that in a democracy, this power should not rest with the Chief Executive.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI said then, and I repeat now, that in a democracy, this power should not rest with the Chief Executive.
Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Succession to the Presidency.
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