Harry Truman actually said...

"When these studies and surveys have been completed and after consulting with the interested agencies, the Administrator shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to implement the determinat..."

"No, you haven't, so I will answer it for you without your asking it."

"The basic need, however, remains to assure favorable price and adequate service to the Government."

"There is always the danger that the natural desire for flexibility and speed in procurement may lead to excessive placement of contracts by negotiations and undue reliance upon large concerns."