On the record
It is my belief that action under this section should be suspended until the Congress can reconsider the entire question in the light of the experience that has been developed since its enactment.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “It is my belief that action under this section should be suspended until the Congress can reconsider the entire question…”
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He believes that legislative action should be paused for further consideration based on recent experiences.
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