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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 17, 1949

I do not intend to answer any questions pertaining to the testimony that has been given before Senator Hoey's subcommittee.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 17, 1949

I have no one under consideration to take his place, and he will not be replaced.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 17, 1949

The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to dispose of the said lands in accordance with the provisions of section 2381 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 16, 1949

Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs (a) and (b), no alien applying for admission, even with a valid permit to enter, shall enter or be permitted to enter the United States if it appears to the satisfaction of the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 16, 1949

No permit to enter shall be issued to an alien if it appears to the satisfaction of the issuing officer, or the Secretary of State, that the alien's entry would be prejudicial to the interests of the United States within the meaning of the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 16, 1949

After the effective date of the rules and regulations hereinafter authorized, no alien shall enter or attempt to enter the United States unless he is in possession of a valid unexpired permit to enter issued by the Secretary of State, or…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 11, 1949

I trust, therefore, that the Senate will permit Reorganization Plans No. 1 and No. 2 to become effective.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 11, 1949

The objections which are being urged against these two plans appear to me to be ill-founded and mistaken.

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