Harry Truman: “We must act in time--ahead of time--to stamp out the smoldering beginnings of any conflict that may threaten to spread…”

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.