08/07/1949
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"H.R. 9490 would not hurt the communists. Instead, it would help them."
"Instead of striking blows at communism, they would strike blows at our own liberties and at our position in the forefront of those working for freedom in the world."
"This provision does not require an evil intent or purpose on the part of the alien, as does a similar provision in the Smith Act."
"It is inconceivable to me that a majority of the Congress could expect the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the United States to approve such a flagrant violation of proper security safeguard..."