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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “It is, however, impracticable to itemize at this time the reductions of expenditures which it is probable will be…”

On the recordMay 8, 1961
It is, however, impracticable to itemize at this time the reductions of expenditures which it is probable will be brought about by such taking effect.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 4 of 1961

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