That freedom is given to permit the flexibility and latitude needed in present day activities.

It also states that all purchases and contracts for supplies and services shall be made by advertising, except under circumstances specified in the Act where exceptions to this general policy may be made.

No, I can't comment on it.

I can't give it to you. I don't give out unofficial reports.

The Act requires that a fair proportion of all procurement shall be placed with small business concerns.

No, it does not.

Entirely without foundation in fact.

An important responsibility is vested in the Administrator of General Services to achieve effective and economical results in the property management field and to insure that the General Services Administration affords the operating…

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.

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

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

I know nothing about it. That is completely outside my purview.

No, not that you know of.

This must not occur.

I don't think Senator George has ever been for sufficient taxes to run the Government, so that is not unusual.

A better system of property and records management has been needed by the Federal Government for many years.

I hereby further extend the provisions of the said Executive Order No. 9898 of October 14, 1947, as amended by Executive Order No. 9926 of January 17, 1948, to July 1, 1950.

No, I don't agree with them. The fight is going to continue just as hard as I can make it, to carry out the Democratic platform.