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On the recordApril 2, 1950
I have felt obliged, therefore, to direct the Secretary of State, the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission not to comply with your subpoenas.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Senator Tydings Again Refusing To Disclose Confidential Information on Employee Loyalty.

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