09/24/1919
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"I am returning the bill at the earliest possible moment with the hope that the Congress may find time before adjournment to remedy this defect."
"I am returning without my signature H. R. 9783, 'An Act to provide a national budget system, an independent audit of Government accounts, and for other purposes.'"
"I am convinced that the Congress is without constitutional powers to limit the appointing power and its incident, the power of removal derived from the Constitution."
"I do this with the greatest regret."