My dear Governor Dewey: I deeply appreciate your message of congratulations.

My warmest thanks go to you for this renewed evidence of the firmness of the foundation on which our democracy rests.

I fully agree with the Commission on the necessity of reviving the reorganization plan procedure, which became inoperative on April 1, 1948.

In my recent messages to the Congress I have presented the program which I believe this Government should follow in the months ahead.

I expect each department and agency head to consider this a major part of his responsibility.

It is my firm intention to continue to require, throughout the Executive Branch, the highest degree of attention to this need for improved management.

Throughout my administration I have taken action to effect improvements in the organization and operation of the Government.

I have already recommended to the Congress two measures which will help us obtain better government.

The proper execution of the laws demands a simple, workable method of making organizational adjustments.

The principles, purposes, and provisions of the Charter have my complete and wholehearted approval and I am happy to recommend the Charter to the favorable consideration of the Senate.

I am happy to recommend the convention to the favorable consideration of the Senate.

Oh yes, lots of them under consideration.

I have no set view on the subject.

The cutback was based on the recommendations of the Veterans Administration.

It isn't true.

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Frank Graham.

I prefer to let the House and the Senate settle their differences without my interference.

I hadn't heard about it.