03/17/1949
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"We should join in constructing the seaway, first, because it is important to our national security."
"The project is of great importance to our national security and our economic growth."
"I strongly recommend, therefore, that the Congress promptly enact legislation to carry out the 1941 Agreement for joint completion of the St. Lawrence seaway and power project."
"I am referring the disputes to the Wage Stabilization Board and asking that the Board investigate and inquire into the issues in dispute and promptly report to me with its recommendations to the parti..."