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On the recordMay 22, 1934
It is a simple fact that as a result of the work of the Oil Administrator definite progress has been made both in eliminating unfair practices and in raising the price of crude petroleum to a reasonable level.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Letter to Senator M. M. Logan Urging Legislation on Petroleum Production

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