SAM RUTHERFORD was a specialist in his congressional work. He did not attempt to sway the Congress on every question which arose. and yet he exerted greater influence than many men who did. Active in his committee work. his influence on immigration legislation. which came from a committee of which he was a member. was probably as effective during the several years of his service as that of any Member of Congress. and there was certainly no field where wise and constructive statesmanship was more greatly needed. Early in his congressional career he became impressed with the numerous injustices that have resulted from careless and inefficient handling of claims of World War veterans and their dependents. and with the fact that many of the most deserving of these. through lack of intelligent assistance. failed to secure rights and benefits to which they were entitled. and which others. oftentimes not so deserving. had no difficulty in obtaining. He resolved to give to these veterans and their dependents the utmost benefit that the most diligent effort on his part could secure for them.
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