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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 18, 1933

Mrs. Bertha Wetherton may be appointed in the Treasury Department to a position as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue without compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service rules.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 7, 1933

It is my belief that what is being accomplished will conserve our natural resources, create future national wealth and prove of moral and spiritual value.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 1933

In view of the emergency and temporary nature of appointments in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, such appointments may be made without regard to Civil Service requirements.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 30, 1933

The phrase 'Veterans' Administration facilities' ... shall only include those facilities over which the Veterans' Administration has direct and exclusive jurisdiction.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 28, 1933

It should give a great impetus to honest dealing in securities and bring back public confidence in the sale of securities.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 28, 1933

The purpose of the legislation I suggest is to protect the public with the least possible interference with honest business.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 26, 1933

The Congress hereby declares that a serious emergency exists by reason of the general economic depression.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 17, 1933

Mrs. Leafie E. Dietz ... is hereby designated as required by law to sign my name to said patents.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 15, 1933

I deem it of equal importance to take other and simultaneous steps without waiting for a later meeting of the Congress.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 14, 1933

Just for background, speaking on that by way of explanation, these people would be people who are today on the dole.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 14, 1933

Three or four weeks—that is, start getting them to work.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 12, 1933

I deem action at this time to be of the highest importance.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 9, 1933

When a great danger threatens our basic security it is my duty to advise the Congress of the way to preserve it.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 5, 1933

That we look approvingly upon the President's plan for better land utilization.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 5, 1933

no such banking institution or branch shall pay out, export, earmark, or permit the withdrawal or transfer in any manner or by any device whatsoever, of any gold or silver coin or bullion or currency

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