01/04/1919
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"The overwhelming testimony of its value which has come to me convinces me that I should not be justified in acquiescing in its repeal."
"I find myself obliged to return H.R. 6176, 'An Act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920, and for other purposes', without my signa..."
"I therefore return the Bill with the hope that the Congress will reconsider this section of the law."
"It is a matter of very grave concern."