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Page 637 - We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.
Page 109 - The managers on the part of the House and the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to the bill (HR 6161) to amend the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes...
Page 614 - In all negotiated procurements in excess of $2,500 in which rates or prices are not fixed by law or regulation and in which time of delivery will permit, proposals shall be solicited from the maximum number of qualified sources consistent with the nature and requirements of the supplies or services to be procured...
Page 390 - The funds so made available may be expended to acquire, construct, convert, rehabilitate, or install permanent or temporary public works, including land acquisition, site preparation, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment.
Page 219 - ... the Secretary of Defense determines that deferral of such construction for inclusion in the next military construction authorization act would be inconsistent with interests of national security, and In connection therewith to acquire, construct, convert, rehabilitate, or install permanent or temporary public works, including land acquisition, site preparation, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment...
Page 418 - August 4, 1956, and not superseded or otherwise modified by a later authorization are repealed, except — (1) authorizations for public works and for appropriations therefor that are set forth in those Acts in the titles that contain the general provisions ; (2...
Page 507 - August 11, 1959, and not superseded or otherwise modified by a later authorization are repealed, except — • (1) authorizations for public works and for appropriations therefor that are set forth in those Acts in the titles that contain the general provisions...
Page 613 - USC 2304(a)(14), purchases and contracts may be negotiated if "for technical or special property that he (the Commandant) determines to require a substantial initial investment or an extended period of preparation for manufacture and for which he determines that formal advertising...
Page 883 - Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, 1 appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to report to you on the posture of the US Navy and the Marine Corps.
Page 507 - United States Code. The authority to place permanent or temporary improvements on land includes authority for surveys, administration, overhead, planning, and supervision incident to construction. That authority may be exercised before title to the land is approved under section 355 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (40 USC 255), and even though the land is held temporarily. The authority to acquire real estate or land includes authority to make surveys and to acquire land, and interests in land...

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