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On the recordSeptember 5, 1950
As I have stated before, the primary purpose of our veterans' benefit programs should be to provide only for the special and unique needs arising directly from military service.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill Relating to Spanish-American War Veterans.

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