10/27/1954
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"The principal objection to commemorative coins is that they detract from the fundamental function of the coinage as a medium of exchange."
"I don't think that big and bombastic talk is the thing that makes other people fear."
"I therefore regretfully withhold my approval of S. 987."
"Maybe individuals at times have abused it or maybe here and there we haven't been too accurate in our interpretations."