I know that the Italian Government and people are dedicated to the preservation and protection of the freedoms which they have regained.

I am grateful for your message on the occasion of the departure from Italy of Allied troops.

I am confident that I speak for the American people when I say that we are heartened by the knowledge that Italy stands with the other freedom loving nations of the world in the defense of liberty and democracy everywhere.

Whatever is necessary to do to make the cost of living come down, that will be included.

There will be no relaxation of the antitrust laws as long as I am President--if I can help it.

Just as soon as it is ready.

No. This is inside the Government. This has nothing to do with the reorganization of the departments.

No. That is a categorical answer.

It is going to be rather extensive, but I can't give you the details until it is ready.

It will be too long to read.

I can say positively that it will go in, in a couple of days.

I think, if you will read the message which I sent to Congress, it explains fully and carefully exactly what I meant, and I have no further comment to make on the subject.

As a general policy, I am opposed to it.

The police state methods are only when they are carried out by a dictator.

THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Fourth Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER WILLIAM NIMITZ, UNITED STATES NAVY

The message is what I want, and I want it carried out to the letter.

Yes, all 10 points will be covered.

They will cover everything that is necessary to be covered.