Atlanta is 120 percent over capacity in inmates at the present time, and Leavenworth 87 percent, all of which is the cause of infinite demoralization and the direct cause of outbreaks and trouble.
Statement on Plans for Federal Prison Reform.
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These expenditures cannot be recovered; they must be met by the taxpayer now or in the future.
I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.
I am glad to see the adoption by both the Senate and the House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment.
I propose that the arms of the world should be reduced by nearly one-third.
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