08/08/1934
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"I am frankly fearful that if the law is not strengthened, illegal production will continue and grow in volume and result in a collapse of the whole structure."
"I hope therefore that the proposed legislation can be enacted."
"The Executive Authority should be authorized and directed to make the purchases of silver necessary to attain this ultimate objective."
"There should be a tax of at least 50 percent on the profits accruing from dealing in silver."