Harry Truman: “The Report represents a major contribution to the sum of knowledge in this field and deserves serious consideration by…”

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.