02/23/1949
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"Not only do I not object to such primaries, but I have long favored a nationwide Presidential primary, so that the voters could really choose their own candidates."
"The military effort on the part of these countries which will be made possible by this transfer will be considerably larger than the amount of funds transferred."
"To the extent that any provision of any prior Executive order or directive is inconsistent with the provisions of this order, the latter shall control."
"I have made this determination upon the recommendation of the Director for Mutual Security with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Defense."