02/18/1924
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"The Government should not be required to adjudicate these claims of ancient origin unless there be such evidence of unmistakable merit in the claims as would create an obligation on the part of the Go..."
"The other provisions of the bill have my entire approval, and if the unconstitutional feature should be removed and the militarization feature removed I should be pleased to approve it."
"H.R. 4664, entitled 'An act for the relief of Capt. George R. Armstrong, United States Army, retired,' is hereby returned without my approval."
"But more important still, I do not believe that permanency of appointment of those engaged in the professional and scientific activities of the Government is necessary for progress or accomplishment i..."