01/21/1931
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"The Department of Justice, after careful investigation, as early as last June indicated its disapproval of Mr. Michel for this position."
"The Attorney General has given you his reasons therefor."
"Embassies, legations, and other missions are hereby authorized to follow the instructions pertaining to citizenship set forth in Article X of the Consular Regulations."
"It is not the amount we are worrying about--it is the question of important principle concerned."