The President's News Conference
05/28/1952
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I consider it my clear duty, therefore, to return H.R. 4790 without my approval.
This order shall be effective April 1, 1948.
We need an adequate and balanced military strength to carry out our purpose of achieving peace in the world.
The United States has a tremendous responsibility to act according to the measure of our power for good in the world.