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Harry Truman: I cannot agree that this would be a wise or proper way to dispose of these lands and mineral resources of the United…

On the recordMay 28, 1952
I cannot agree that this would be a wise or proper way to dispose of these lands and mineral resources of the United States.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Bill Concerning Title to Offshore Lands.

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