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

Since its establishment, the War Refugee Board... has made a direct and forceful attack on the problem.

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

Above all, the efforts of the Board have brought new hope to the oppressed peoples of Europe.

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

The Army will take the necessary security precautions and the camp will be administered by the War Relocation Authority.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 7, 1944

It is hereby ordered that income, excess-profits, and capital stock tax returns made under the Revenue Act of 1932... shall be open to inspection by the Select Committee.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jun 7, 1944

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 257 (a) of the Revenue Act of 1926.

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

There is a bigger thing than that—and I am sure the Prime Minister agrees with me—it is not just a question of class or of land ownership, it is a question of the population of Poland.

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

We are glad to have the Prime Minister with us, and I want to drink- we are all very happy to drink- to the health of the Prime Minister, and through him the President of Poland.

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

We want and expect the help of the future Italy toward lasting peace.

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

The war effort will be unduly impeded or delayed by these interruptions.

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

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities of Hummer Manufacturing Division of Montgomery Ward…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 16, 1944

This unity of strength, both in men and in resources, among the free peoples of the world will bring complete and final victory.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 16, 1944

The attainment of those conditions must constitute a central aim of national and international policy.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· May 16, 1944

You have my gratitude for the program of mutual helpfulness which you have laid out.

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