On the recordMarch 18, 1947
The danger of immediate and complete decontrol in the face of continuing domestic and world scarcities is too great for this nation to undertake at this time.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe danger of immediate and complete decontrol in the face of continuing domestic and world scarcities is too great for this nation to undertake at this time.
Special Message to the Congress on Export Controls.
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