
I told Senator Barkley that I didn't see any reason why my attitude should change if they sent me the same bill they did before.
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I told Senator Barkley that I didn't see any reason why my attitude should change if they sent me the same bill they did before.

This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9386 of October 15, 1943, as amended by Executive Order No. 9561 of June 1, 1945; Executive Order No. 9744-C of June 29 1946; and Executive Order No. 9825 of January 30, 1947, and shall be…

Without regard to monetary limitations contained in the Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 as amended, the heads of the departments concerned may authorize the payment to members of their respective services on duty outside continental United…

I hereby prescribe the following regulations governing the granting of allowances for quarters and subsistence to enlisted men in active service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are not furnished quarters or rations in…

The heads of the departments concerned may prescribe such additional regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Part, such regulations to be uniform to the fullest extent practicable.

Our plain duty requires that we join with other nations in solving this tragic problem.

We should not forget that our Nation was founded by immigrants many of whom fled oppression and persecution.

Congressional assistance in the form of new legislation is needed.

We have thrived on the energy and diversity of many peoples.

The only civilized course is to enable these people to take new roots in friendly soil.

We ourselves should admit a substantial number as immigrants.

I urge the Congress to turn its attention to this world problem, in an effort to find ways whereby we can fulfill our responsibilities to these thousands of homeless and suffering refugees of all faiths.

It is unthinkable that they should be left indefinitely in camps in Europe.

The third requisite of peace is the free and full exchange of knowledge, ideas, and information among the peoples of the earth, and maximum freedom in international travel and communication.

The fourth requisite of peace is that nations shall devise their economic and financial policies to support a world economy rather than separate nationalistic economies.

The Declaration of Independence was an expression of democratic philosophy that sustained American patriots during the Revolution and has ever since inspired men to fight to the death for their 'unalienable Rights.'

When all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, there will be enduring peace.