The President's News Conference
12/29/1948
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Though the special interests may have a triumph now and then, the people's interest is sure to carry in the end.
I am deeply concerned with the seriousness of the flood damage throughout the Middle West.
I hope you are all enjoying yourselves at the camp.
It is recommended, therefore, that action on these proposals be held in abeyance until the completion of these studies.