The President's News Conference
09/13/1950
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We have not retreated in the face of this threat.
I am concerned that the program outlined above be initiated at the earliest practicable date.
I feel it is necessary for me to exercise the final authority in the coal case.
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vest...