The President's News Conference
01/12/1949
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My decision should not be interpreted as establishing any new pattern or policy.
This is a most important election.
The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 91 of the act of April 30, 1900, 31 Stat. 159, as ame...