Harry Truman actually said...

I cannot believe that it was the intent of the Congress to bring about this effect, or that the Congress will wish section 407 to stand in the way of immediate administrative action for transfer of property vital to the conduct of programs assigned to defense agencies other than the military departments.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on the Transfer or Sale of Surplus Military Property.

01/14/1951

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