Harry Truman actually said...

In carrying out his function as the certifying authority, the Chairman shall utilize departments and agencies of the Government according to their respective assigned responsibilities pursuant to the Defense Production Act of 1950

Context

Executive Order 10172—Designating the Certifying Authority with Respect to the Amortization of Emergency Facilities

10/11/1950

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