Harry Truman: “No. That is a categorical answer.”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

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.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.