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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 23, 1951

I most sincerely hope that your Committee will consider this or a similar bill at the earliest possible time, so that it may be enacted into law during the present Session of the Congress.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 14, 1951

This order shall become effective at the close of business in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 1951, and shall at that time supersede all prior Executive orders to the extent that they are in conflict with this order.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 17, 1950

It is the duty of every person over eighteen years of age to answer all questions in the census schedules applying to him and the family to which he belongs, and to the farm or home occupied by him or his family, and that any person…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 29, 1948

Under this act, the railroads no longer have to worry about antitrust laws when they set rates.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 28, 1942

All rules, regulations and forms which have been issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of said act of June 8, 1938, as amended, and which are in effect shall continue in effect until modified, superseded, revoked or…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Apr 20, 1942

My idea is we take everything we need, no matter what the technicalities are.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 20, 1942

Nothing herein shall be deemed to render inapplicable existing state or Federal laws concerning the health, safety, security and employment standards of the employees of said railroad.

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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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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Jul 9, 1931

The confidence imposed upon me by law as a public official does not permit me to expose their names to the public.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Jun 25, 1931

Be, and the same are hereby, placed under the control of the Secretary of the Interior for disposition as provided by the act of July 5, 1884 (23 Stat. 103), or as may be otherwise provided by law.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Jun 13, 1929

The entrance of new citizens upon the full measure of the responsibilities of their new allegiance to our American ideals of law and custom is always a most appealing occasion.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· May 30, 1929

It is the intention of the law that these contracts should be used in such fashion as to upbuild and strengthen the merchant marine both for the present and the future.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· May 29, 1929

I am sorry that I cannot be present in person, but I shall be present in spirit to share with you in paying respects and honor to my old friend and great servant of the University, Professor Arthur Martin Cathcart on the completion of his…

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Apr 21, 1929

It is unnecessary for me to argue the fact that the very essence of freedom is obedience to law; that liberty itself has but one foundation, and that is in the law.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Apr 21, 1929

No individual has the right to determine what law shall be obeyed and what law shall not be enforced.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Apr 21, 1929

Respect for law and obedience to law does not distinguish between Federal and State laws--it is a common conscience.

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