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Harry Truman: Approval of the bill would constitute a departure from this policy which I cannot justify.

On the recordJuly 31, 1946
Approval of the bill would constitute a departure from this policy which I cannot justify.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Bill Granting Veteran Status to Certain Former Members of Revenue Cutter Crews.

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