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FDR: “It is believed that this proposed bill carries out a moral responsibility of the Federal Government and it is hoped that…”

On the recordJune 3, 1935
It is believed that this proposed bill carries out a moral responsibility of the Federal Government and it is hoped that such action will be followed as largely as possible by private industry in every one of its branches.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Statement on Conference with Congressional Leaders after Supreme Court Decision on N.R.A.

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