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Harry Truman: The Government certainly should not impair bona fide investments which have been made in the undersea lands, and the…

On the recordMay 28, 1952
The Government certainly should not impair bona fide investments which have been made in the undersea lands, and the legislation should make this clear.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Bill Concerning Title to Offshore Lands.

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