On the recordJanuary 22, 1947
I am very happy that Mr. Ford in his statement says that he was following out the suggestion that I made in the message, and I appreciate it very highly.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI am very happy that Mr. Ford in his statement says that he was following out the suggestion that I made in the message, and I appreciate it very highly.
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