08/22/1949
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"This whole problem, therefore, should clearly be studied more thoroughly before further legislative action along these lines is considered."
"It would put the Government of the United States in the thought control business."
"H.R. 9490 would not hurt the communists. Instead, it would help them."
"Instead of striking blows at communism, they would strike blows at our own liberties and at our position in the forefront of those working for freedom in the world."