04/16/1947
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"I believe that the national interest will be served best by making an exception in this case."
"Thanks in great part to your efforts, we build our national defense of the future on a solid foundation."
"I shall feel free to continue to call upon you for advice."
"It is clear to me that in writing it you have been actuated by motives of the highest patriotism, and I salute you."