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FDR: It was presented to the Senate and House to avoid the consequences that would have followed the adoption of the language…

On the recordJuly 15, 1943
It was presented to the Senate and House to avoid the consequences that would have followed the adoption of the language in the appropriation bill.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Statement on Signing House Joint Resolution 147

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