Well, rationing at the present time would not meet the emergency, because there isn't time to implement it, as I have told you time and again.

The coal strike is a very serious situation.

Well, I can hold a Cabinet meeting whenever I choose.

I don't think it will be necessary.

Enactment of these provisions is essential to preserve the flexibility required to meet changing business conditions while maintaining the necessary control of corporate activities.

I recommend that the Congress approve the types of programs set forth in the budgets transmitted herewith, and, in addition, provide general authority for actions necessary to meet unforeseen emergencies or contingencies arising subsequent…

We will meet that situation when it comes before us.

I have said before, and I repeat here, they will be reduced and discontinued promptly as soon as the inflationary pressure slackens.

Your guess is as good as mine.

It will probably be continued a while.

Difficult to find the right man for the right place.

You wouldn't have so much trouble, if you would study these things carefully.

Difficult to find the men to fill the jobs.

Mr. Krug discharged with extraordinary skill and astute judgment an assignment involving the over-all direction of the war Production effort.

The special provisions for veterans under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration reflect our nation's gratitude for their services

I have conferred with the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs and the Federal Security Administrator and they share in my convictions.

These most essential and valuable benefits be within the reach of those persons who are not eligible for medical and hospital services under existing laws

A National Health program such as I have recommended, and as envisaged in S. 1606, would make it possible for persons to get complete medical and hospital services locally.