I am convinced that if the Congress puts into effect the recommendations which are included in the Civil Service Commission's report it will be taking action which will serve to further strengthen the civilian career service.

I desire to express my deep appreciation of the splendid service they have rendered during the very difficult transition from war to peace.

I will answer that question when it happens--if it does.

All approaches to the settlement of both foreign and domestic affairs; it can't help but do that.

Every day, except when we were at sea.

The foreign situation in general, and the housing program in particular at home, and several other domestic matters that are pending that should have only a nonpartisan approach.

No. I prefer not to make any at this time.

I have nothing to say about it.

I have a very, very erudite lecture on architecture that I think you will like.

I assured the Congress, when the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act was last extended in 1945, that domestic producers would be safeguarded in the process of expanding trade.

Haven't heard about it.

I haven't talked to General Marshall himself, but I have been in touch with the State Department every day since we have been away.

You had better ask Mr. Farley that.

No. I am perfectly happy with this one.

My position on that hasn't changed a bit.

Sure. Everybody knows that. No harm in quoting it.

Furthermore, we need have no fear of serious harm to any domestic producer.

I am speaking to you tonight not about affairs of state, but about that good friend of humanity--the Red Cross.