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Calvin Coolidge: “If it stood by itself it might not be important enough to warrant a veto.”

On the recordMay 17, 1928
If it stood by itself it might not be important enough to warrant a veto.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

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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