08/06/1944
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"The Secretary of the Treasury proposes to take appropriate action with respect to net additional acquisitions or releases of gold by the Treasury Department."
"Your proposed gift does more than furnish what you call a 'nucleus'."
"I was delighted by your very wonderful offer to the people of the United States."
"The Coast Guard, operating under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, is hereby directed to assist in keeping open to navigation by means of ice-breaking operations, channels and harbors."