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					<l>United States Senate</l>
					<l>Washington, D.C.</l>
					<l>Sept. 4, 1940.</l>
					<l>My Dear Mother:</l>
					<l>I am back on the Senate floor.</l>
					<l>What a wonderful saving of time</l>
					<l>and nervous energy the</l>
					<l>transportation by air is!!</l>
					<l>flew down last night in</l>
					<l>3 1/2 hours.  It was comfortable</l>
					<l>and interesting.  The</l>
					<l>lights in the sky were</l>
					<l>superb.</l>
					<l>I am glad that we have</l>
					<l>acquired the island leases</l>
					<l>for Military and naval bases.</l>
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					<l>That fortifies us much.</l>
					<l>It is tangible evidence</l>
					<l>of our determination to</l>
					<l>defend this country</l>
					<l>from Hitler and the other</l>
					<l>maniacs.</l>
					<l>It is beautiful weather</l>
					<l>here now.</l>
					<l>It was pleasant to</l>
					<l>visit with you and Ros</l>
					<l>Monday.</l>
					<l>Best love,</l>
					<l>Warren</l>
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