Calvin Coolidge actually said...

It is a bill, however, of a series which have been passed, two of which have already reached me, and taken in its connection with others of a like nature I am unable to give it my approval.

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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...\

05/17/1928

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