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Harry Truman: Legislation furthering the exercise of this power by private groups would clearly be contrary to the public interest.

On the recordJune 11, 1948
Legislation furthering the exercise of this power by private groups would clearly be contrary to the public interest.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill To Exempt Certain Carriers in Interstate Commerce From the Antitrust Laws

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