On the recordAugust 18, 1931
This care of misfortune is our first duty to the nation.
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Letter Requesting Walter S. Gifford To Be Director of the President's Organization on Unemployment Relief
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I am glad to see the adoption by both the Senate and the House of the principle of generous relief to unemployment.
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.