02/12/1942
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"That is plain constitutional law."
"Of course that immediately brings up one subject which he does not mention in this, and that is the amortization of securities."
"I don't think I have any news in particular."
"In my judgment, the greatest immediate requirement of the utility industry is a large inflow of common capital indispensable for much needed additional construction."