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I urge the Congress to act quickly on my proposal, so that a crippling stoppage can be averted and the Nation's travellers and shippers can depend on uninterrupted service.

Context

Special Message to the Congress Proposing Legislation To Avert Stoppage of Rail Service

03/02/1970

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