The budget, as it was sent to the Congress, ought to be supported by all the sections of the defense departments.

The--Secretary Marshall and I had a very, very pleasant visit together.

I have no statement to make on the conversation with the British Ambassador.

No, there will not.

The purpose of this convention, and the principle underlying it, have my complete and wholehearted approval.

I think the proposed size of the Air Force is an adequate one.

Mr. Forrestal's remarks say just what they mean.

They are not.

I think I included the civil rights in the Message on the State of the Union, and I think it's covered.

Unless nations can sell each other the products of their agriculture, labor and industry to the greatest possible extent, there can be no sure foundation for economic peace.

Unless trade restrictions are relaxed, the lot of the private trader in international trade will become increasingly difficult.

Unless world trade is increased, the tremendous investment we are making toward world economic recovery will be largely wasted.

We must be in a position to press that program forward with vigor.

In the achievement of these objectives, United States leadership and United States action is a decisive influence.

The trade agreements program has proved itself to the people of the United States.

The foreign policy has been inaugurated by the President of the United States, and carried out by the Secretary of State, and nobody else.

I don't write legislation.

I only prove it, or disapprove it.