Harry Truman

In that way we shall save ourselves untold billions and pave the way for the wealth production that surely will flow from the integrated development of our valleys.

I therefore urge that this Congress undertake a program which will provide for the substantial completion within ten years of the flood control projects necessary for the protection of the Mississippi River Basin.

I consider the source of the remarks which you said were made in the speech by Mr. Slaughter, so it doesn't worry me any.

I don't see any necessity in the immediate future now, but of course if the necessity arises we will do whatever is necessary to meet the situation.

I was just saying that no plans were made for any trip anywhere.

I told Senator Barkley that I didn't see any reason why my attitude should change if they sent me the same bill they did before.

The continued development of the science of air transportation is vital to the trade and commerce of a peaceful world.

Only in the newspapers.

I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty.

I don't intend to adjourn them myself.

I hadn't heard about it, and I don't think Dr. Steelman has, either.

The Congress has to decide on that.

I can't make any recommendations on that situation until we find out how the Paris conference goes.

I don't anticipate that there will be any necessity for it.

I think I have said it a dozen times.

I think Senator Hickenlooper very clearly explained the situation in his statement to the Senate.

Why of course. I have always actively supported it.

This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9386 of October 15, 1943, as amended by Executive Order No. 9561 of June 1, 1945; Executive Order No. 9744-C of June 29 1946; and Executive Order No. 9825 of January 30, 1947, and shall be…

I hereby prescribe the following regulations governing the granting of allowances for quarters and subsistence to enlisted men in active service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are not furnished quarters or rations in…

The heads of the departments concerned may prescribe such additional regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Part, such regulations to be uniform to the fullest extent practicable.

Without regard to monetary limitations contained in the Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 as amended, the heads of the departments concerned may authorize the payment to members of their respective services on duty outside continental United…

We should not forget that our Nation was founded by immigrants many of whom fled oppression and persecution.

We must not destroy their hope.

I urge the Congress to turn its attention to this world problem, in an effort to find ways whereby we can fulfill our responsibilities to these thousands of homeless and suffering refugees of all faiths.

Our plain duty requires that we join with other nations in solving this tragic problem.