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Jexuary 12, 1952 My dear Mr. Waltner: The President has esked me to thank you for the kind words of commendation which your letter of Jemary fifth conveys to him. He appre- ciates your friendly interest in writing and assuring him of your approval and support of his health progrem. In the President's message on the State of the Union, he stated that be had set up an im- partial commission to make a thorough study of the Nation's health needs. Ile also reiterated his recommendation for national health insurence finith he believed was the best way to bring the cost of modern medical care within the reach of all our people. However, the President added that if there are any better answers, he hopes this Commission vill find them. x103-G Very sincerely yours, mise WILLIAM D. HASSETT Secretary to the President ARCHIVES S. NATHONAL SERVICE AND 39 E s Mr. John O.KWaltner, 1753 Princeton Avenue, Fresno, California. elc