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Calvin Coolidge: Attached hereto is a letter from the Secretary of War setting out reasons why this bill ought not to become a law.

On the recordMay 17, 1928
Attached hereto is a letter from the Secretary of War setting out reasons why this bill ought not to become a law.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval H.R. 4664, \An Act for the Relief of Capt. George R...\

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