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On the recordJune 29, 1934
The actual repugnance with which farmers, like other right-minded people, regard bankruptcy will prevent them from availing themselves of the provisions of this measure except under the force of necessity.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Statement Approving Amendments to Bankruptcy Law

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