FDR: “The general principles of H. R. 7659 seem to me sound, and the effect…”

On the recordMarch 22, 1934

The general principles of H. R. 7659 seem to me sound, and the effect sought a necessary one for recovery and prevention of future economic crises.

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Democratic · New York

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Letter to Congressman Robert L. Doughton on Unemployment Insurance

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FDR: “The general principles of H. R. 7659 seem to me sound, and the effect sought a necessary one for recovery and prevention…”