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Calvin Coolidge: “But more important still, I do not believe that permanency of appointment of those engaged in the professional and…”

On the recordMay 17, 1928
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 in those activities or in keeping with public policy.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval a Bill to Provide for the Coordination of Public Health...

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