On the recordMay 27, 1934
It is, of course, wholly clear that the intent of the Congress by this provision was to exempt from import duty 448,000,000 pounds of coconut oil from the Philippines.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt is, of course, wholly clear that the intent of the Congress by this provision was to exempt from import duty 448,000,000 pounds of coconut oil from the Philippines.
Message to Congress Requesting Reconsideration of Tax on Coconut Oil Processing
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