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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 8, 1934

I return herewith, without approval, House Bill No. 507.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 8, 1934

I deem it inadvisable to establish a precedent of approving payments of this character.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 7, 1934

The adaptation of our criminal law and its administration to meet the needs of a modern, complex civilization is one of our major problems.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 7, 1934

It is ordered that the following-described public land in Washington be, and it is hereby, temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry for use by the Department of Agriculture as a fire-lookout site in connection with…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 7, 1934

I do hereby approve said Code of Fair Competition for the Country Grain Elevator Industry of the United States.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 7, 1934

There is an urgent need for intelligent, painstaking and patriotic work in this field.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 6, 1934

I do hereby exempt Herman M. Underwood from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until October 1, 1934.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

It was that sincerity which made him a force for good in his own generation and has kept alive many of the ancient faiths on which we are building today.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

I am very deeply shocked and distressed by the passing of my dear friend.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

It is ordered that the counties of Henderson, Knox, Peoria, and Warren...be, and they are hereby, transferred to and made a part of the eighth internal revenue collection district of Illinois.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

It is impossible for us to tell you how deeply grieved we are at the news of Will's death.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

I do hereby call upon our citizens to express on Mother's Day our love and reverence for motherhood.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

No man in time of war showed greater devotion or gave greater sacrifice than Secretary Woodin.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

To Secretary Bryan political courage was not a virtue to be sought or attained, for it was an inherent part of the man.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 2, 1934

No selfish motive touched his public life; he held important office only as a sacred trust of honor from his country.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 1, 1934

the Administrator, in his discretion and with due regard to the circumstances in each case, shall pay, for burial and funeral expenses and transportation of the body... a sum not exceeding $100 to cover such items

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 1, 1934

This refuge shall be known as the Railroad Valley Migratory Bird Refuge.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Apr 30, 1934

The Office of the Alien Property Custodian is abolished.

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