On the recordAugust 3, 1965
I cannot emphasize too strongly my conviction that this action by the Senate must not meet the fate of home rule bills passed by the Senate in previous Congresses.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI cannot emphasize too strongly my conviction that this action by the Senate must not meet the fate of home rule bills passed by the Senate in previous Congresses.
Letter to the Speaker Urging Consideration of the D.C. Home Rule Bill by the House of Representatives.
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