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Harry Truman: I would appreciate your aid in securing the passage of the bill as soon as practicable.

On the recordJanuary 7, 1948
I would appreciate your aid in securing the passage of the bill as soon as practicable.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Concerning Appointment of General Kuter as Chairman of...

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