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On the recordJune 26, 1935
But also the interests of our entire people require that the Government of the United States make it clear that it cannot and will not consent to the use of its courts in aid of efforts to sabotage the operations of Government or in aid of private speculation.
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Democratic · New York

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Message to Congress on Gold Clauses in Government Bonds.

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