On the recordJuly 31, 1946
Approval of the bill would constitute a departure from this policy which I cannot justify.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “Approval of the bill would constitute a departure from this policy which I cannot justify.”
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Veto of Bill Granting Veteran Status to Certain Former Members of Revenue Cutter Crews.
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