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I believe that these recommendations will provide for the achievement of the greatest possible benefits for the people of California and the Nation from the multiplepurpose use of the waters to be controlled by the Dam.

Context

Letter to Senate and House Committee Chairmen on the Folsom Dam.

02/24/1949

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