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Harry Truman: “Such legislation is necessary to enable Mr. Morris to make a thorough and effective investigation of illegal or improper…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 1952
Such legislation is necessary to enable Mr. Morris to make a thorough and effective investigation of illegal or improper conduct in the transaction of Government business.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Requesting That the Special Assistant to the Attorney General Be Given the Power of Subpoena.

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