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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 6, 1944

There are no great problems between the French and the Americans, or between General de Gaulle and myself.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1944

In this war the need of the armed forces for young, vigorous men must also be given thorough consideration.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1944

This plan by the medical colleges in behalf of ex-servicemen has my hearty support.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1944

I am told that this Committee recommended that there be no deferment for premedical students who are not in medical school by July 1 of this year.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 4, 1944

We must always bear in mind the ex-servicemen, a considerable number of whom will unquestionably desire to begin the study of medicine.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 1944

The Public Health Service Act is an important step toward the goal of better national health.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 1944

We will be making as sound an investment as any Government can make; the dividends are payable in human life and health.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 1944

It strengthens the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service for the enormous tasks of the war and the peace to come.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 1944

Ideally, the Federal Government should exercise responsibility of leadership and assistance to the States.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 1944

It authorizes increased appropriations for grants to the States for general public health work.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 28, 1944

The United States shall drive the treacherous, invading Japanese from the Philippine Islands.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 28, 1944

Those who have collaborated with the enemy must be removed from authority and influence over the political and economic life of the country.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 25, 1944

The Secretary of State is authorized to prescribe the form and the manner of publication of all regulations, orders, and instructions prescribed or issued under authority of this order; but this paragraph shall not be construed to affect…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 19, 1944

Examinations for the Foreign Service shall be given in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by a Board of Examiners.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 1944

I have today approved the Joint Resolution passed by the Congress.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 11, 1944

To us the unprovoked murder of innocent people simply because of race, religion, or political creed is the blackest of all possible crimes.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 11, 1944

This Nation is appalled by the systematic persecution of helpless minority groups by the Nazis.

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