The President's News Conference
12/10/1947
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I feel it is necessary for me to exercise the final authority in the coal case.
My decision should not be interpreted as establishing any new pattern or policy.
Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.
No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an a...