On the recordFebruary 20, 1941
It might be the safest way; but of course, naturally, one doesn't like to withhold information from committees of Congress.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt might be the safest way; but of course, naturally, one doesn't like to withhold information from committees of Congress.
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