Even this inadequate law presents fewer dangers than would the complete lack of rent control.

We should be taking steps to provide additional aids to housing, rather than eliminating the aids which have been in effect.

Mr. Acheson, as a private citizen in 1940, was among those who first saw clearly the Fascist threat to our national existence.

The lack of adequate housing marks a glaring gap in our achievements toward fulfilling the promise of democracy.

I have chosen the lesser of two evils.

We must and shall guarantee the civil rights of all our citizens.

Our National Government must show the way.

We must not tolerate such limitations on the freedom of any of our people and on their enjoyment of basic rights which every citizen in a truly democratic society must possess.

Eveрy man should have the right to a decent home, the right to an education, the right to adequate medical care, the right to a worthwhile job, the right to an equal share in making the public decisions through the ballot, and the fight to…

We must make the Federal Government a friendly, vigilant defender of the rights and equalities of all Americans.

If it is necessary for me to send them things to do, I shall certainly do it.

I made that request, I think, a little over a year ago.

The enterprise which was launched at San Francisco 2 years ago is the hope of the world for lasting peace.

For these reasons I am returning S. 814 without my approval.

I shall see that this law is well and faithfully administered.

That was the objective in view, if the Rio conference is held.

During the last 2 years the Government and the people of the United States have demonstrated their support of the United Nations.

I certainly do. I think it is absolutely necessary for the peace of the world and the welfare of this country.