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On the recordMay 28, 1952
I share your concern about the magnitude of Federal expenditures.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Senator Maybank on the Atomic Energy Program.

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Jan 16, 1953

I enjoin upon all officers of the United States charged with the execution of the laws thereof the utmost diligence in preventing violations of section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and this proclamation, including the regulations of the Secretary of State incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and in bringing to trial and punishment any persons violating any provision of that section or of this proclamation.

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Jan 16, 1953

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in pursuance hereof;

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