I know the efforts this committee. led by its late lamented chairman. Mr. Madden. has made to keep the appropriations within reasonable bounds. This great committee has never had a greater chairman than Martin B. Madden. who died at his desk April 27. 1928. He had a broad vision and understanding. and he knew the various activities and ramifications of the departments for which he was approving appropriations. Having started life as a poor immigrant boy. he knew the value of a dollar and what it would buy. Having made a notable success in big business before coming to Congress. he could understand necessities that run into millions. Mr.
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