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Harry Truman: I do question the propriety and wisdom of giving Committees veto power over executive functions authorized by the…

On the recordJuly 18, 1952
I do question the propriety and wisdom of giving Committees veto power over executive functions authorized by the Congress to be carried out by executive agencies.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Authorizing the Postmaster General To Lease Quarters for Post Office Purposes.

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