10/03/1927
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"The policy which this bill proposes for the compensation of a limited number of disabled emergency officers is wrong."
"There is no requirement in the military service for leaders of bands to be given a commissioned status."
"The most sacred duty of our citizenry is to enroll in the defense of their country in time of need."
"It breaches the fundamental principles of our Government to compensate service, not rank."