01/05/1919
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"I find myself obliged to return H.R. 6176, 'An Act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920, and for other purposes', without my signa..."
"This is a matter of the gravest consequence."
"I am convinced that in this matter I speak the sentiments and the hopes of those who have most carefully studied the needs of the returning soldiers."
"It is a matter of very grave concern."