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Woodrow Wilson: “I am convinced that in this matter I speak the sentiments and the hopes of those who have most carefully studied the…”

On the recordJuly 10, 1919
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.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval 'An Act Making Appropriations for Sundry Civil Expenses...'

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