07/23/1941
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"I believe that the initiation of this broad and sound program will do much to alleviate distress and to raise perceptibly the standards of good living for many of our families throughout the land."
"I hereby authorize and direct John Dickinson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, to perform the duties of the Director of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce."
"This bill is objectionable because it provides for the payment of a gratuity to the widow of a retired Foreign Service officer."
"without an efficient administration of justice the other objects named cannot be attained."