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On the recordMarch 27, 1950
They have unanimously advised me that disclosure of loyalty files would be contrary to the public interest, and would do much more harm than good.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letters Regarding Disclosure of Confidential Files on Employee Loyalty.

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