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Harry Truman: I consider it my clear duty, therefore, to return H.R. 4790 without my approval.

On the recordMarch 31, 1948
I consider it my clear duty, therefore, to return H.R. 4790 without my approval.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of the Income Tax Reduction Bill

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