Contrary to this long-standing national policy, H.R. 452 would establish an undesirable precedent and grant preferential treatment to the Hartmanns.
Ronald Reagan: “Contrary to this long-standing national policy, H.R. 452 would establish an undesirable precedent and grant preferential…”
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Memorandum Returning Without Approval a Bill for the Relief of Jerome J. and Rita J. Hartmann
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