01/03/1951
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"Why of course. I have always actively supported it."
"I don't see any necessity in the immediate future now, but of course if the necessity arises we will do whatever is necessary to meet the situation."
"I told Senator Barkley that I didn't see any reason why my attitude should change if they sent me the same bill they did before."
"I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty."