WHEREAS such vessels and craft are in excess of the naval needs of the United States;

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said act of July 16, 1946, and as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

WHEREAS it appears that the transfer of such vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and the furnishing of such advice and assistance to the Republic of China would be in accordance with the conditions and limitations of the said act of…

WHEREAS the Republic of China has requested the United States to transfer to it certain specified naval vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and to furnish it certain technical advice and assistance in connection with the organization…

No comment!

The inclusion in the veto message, prepared in the Department, of language stating that 'this type of legislation is novel' is incorrect.

Yes, I signed that this morning, I think.

The proper thing, I imagine, is to pass the resolution without the objectionable sections in it.

I don't know of any necessity for that.

I can't--I haven't read it-I can't make any comment on it, because I don't know.

I have informed the Senate committee that specific documents that they want from my files I shall always give to them.

No I am not, and there has been no such support.

If it complies with the suggestion of the Attorney General.

I hope that it will be possible for me to go to Puerto Rico.

There is no question that sections 361, 365, and 366 of the revised statutes did not have to be included in the resolution to accomplish the objective of the sponsor of the resolution.

That is a matter for the National Democratic Committee to decide.

That has been on the agenda this year, but these things are only in contemplation.

The last three sections, yes sir.