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On the recordJune 25, 1947
A bill based on the general principles and policy of the original Senate Bill would be acceptable to me, although I would prefer a more permanent wool program, as suggested in my memorandum which was made public on March 12, 1946.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of the Wool Act.

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