On the recordMarch 2, 1970
A nationwide stoppage of rail service would cause hardship to human beings and harm to our economy, and must not be permitted to take place.
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presidency.ucsb.eduA nationwide stoppage of rail service would cause hardship to human beings and harm to our economy, and must not be permitted to take place.
Special Message to the Congress Proposing Legislation To Avert Stoppage of Rail Service
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