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FDR: It is far from clear that the requirements of this legislation would not in many instances be unnecessary…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1942
It is far from clear that the requirements of this legislation would not in many instances be unnecessary, inappropriate, and onerous in respect to the representatives of friendly Nations.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Veto of a Bill Restricting Representatives of Friendly Nations in the United States.

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