Excerpts from the Press Conference
10/18/1943
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It is difficult to remain silent when unjustified attack and criticism come from those who are not in a position to have all the facts.
I cannot so yield without placing on record my view that this provision is not only unwise and discriminatory, but unconstitutional.
They will be adequately fed and housed and their treatment will in all respects be fair and humane.
In vindication of the very ideals for which we are fighting this war it is important to us to maintain a high standard of fair, considerate,...