After investigation, I have found and hereby declare, that each reorganization contained in this plan is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.
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Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 18 of 1950.
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