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.
This provision does not require an evil intent or purpose on the part of the alien, as does a similar provision in the Smith Act.
It is inconceivable to me that a majority of the Congress could expect the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the United States to ap...
To impose these fruitless burdens upon the FBI would divert it from its vital security duties and thus give aid and comfort to the very comm...
I cannot understand how the sponsors of this bill can think that such an action would contribute to our national security.
I repeat, the net result of this bill would be to help the communists, not to hurt them.
It would help the communists in their efforts to create dissension and confusion within our borders.
I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 9490, the proposed 'Internal Security Act of 1950.'
It hasn't reached me yet, and I will not keep you in suspense.
She is under consideration.
We are working on plans all the time to meet that situation.