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Eisenhower: I would use every bit of influence that I can properly and appropriately bring to bear to have it passed.

On the recordMarch 22, 1955
I would use every bit of influence that I can properly and appropriately bring to bear to have it passed.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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