The United Nations is essentially an expression of the moral nature of man's aspirations.

I don't want to see another war.

The laying of this cornerstone is an act of faith--our unshakable faith that the United Nations will succeed in accomplishing the great tasks for which it was created.

In November 1945, Prime Minister Attlee of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Mackenzie King of Canada, and I agreed that the problem of international control of atomic energy should be referred to the United Nations.

The real dangers confronting us today have their origins in outmoded habits of thought, in the inertia of human nature, and in preoccupation with supposed national interests to the detriment of the common good.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby approve and proclaim the foregoing…

The Congress has been faced with many momentous problems concerning both our foreign relations and our domestic affairs.

I want to express to the Senate my appreciation for the work they have done.

A most important part of the duties of a Member of Congress is the exchanging of views with his constituents and the studying of their problems at first hand.

I am confident that the American people will agree that the results have been well worth while.

Surely it is possible to provide for adequate cooperation among Federal, State and local agencies without giving State and local agencies a complete veto over the administration of a Federal law by a Federal administrative officer.

For these reasons, I believe that further study is required in both the Executive and Legislative Branches before we shall be in a position to establish sound, long-range policies for recreational development in connection with…

I am particularly concerned about the recreation features of this bill.

I am unable to approve this bill because of two major objections.

Another specific provision of this bill which is objectionable is that it authorizes only $100,000 to be appropriated to carry out its provisions.

It would clearly be unwise to adopt such a policy in connection with this one project, before it has been decided whether adoption of such a general policy is in the national interest.

It is desirable to revise the existing salary schedules for these positions both in the Veterans Administration and in other agencies.

The United States Government supports it wholeheartedly.