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h confidence. I am aware of all of his actions. Needless to say that I am aware of the many sharp criticisms that have been cast at him for doing his duty as he has been authorized uo do it. Time will prove to all that such criticisms were not only unjust but that Mr. Mueller has rendered a great service to his country in preserving EMI. I do not see fit to delegate the authority to finally con-summate any matter in connection with the responsibilities I have under the Agreement by which this property was transferred. Therefore, I shall continue to require that such matters be finally presented to me for my personal ? H W i / d */ consideration and action, insofar as the "voice of the public" is concerned I can say that this property is governed by the specific terms of the Agreement between the Suate of Nevada and the Government of the United States and there will be no deviation from that Agreement. My actions m carrying out the responsibilities under this Agreement are governed by the statutes, laws and regulations which normally govern the actions of public officials. So I ask you to please understand me at this time when 1 say to you emphatically that these documents represent my guides in fulfilling my duties and not the alleged "voice of the public" of this coiimiunity, regardless of how sympathetic I might personally be. In any event, pray someone tell me by what right does this community have a prior call on the property of the American taxpayer?