Toast at a State Dinner for the President of Iceland
08/23/1944
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I feel it necessary to state my own understanding of the amendment.
It was presented to the Senate and House to avoid the consequences that would have followed the adoption of the language in the appropriatio...
These assurances are in accord with the purpose and the terms of the compromise amendment and must be taken as controlling.
I am satisfied this bill has no such meaning.