The Pittsburgh Press (February 27, 1944)
Dewey urges firm Congress
Ominous trend is seen in current fight
Albany, New York (UP) – (Feb. 26)
Governor Thomas E. Dewey warned today that the “very existence” of Congress is at stake.
In a letter to William S. Bennet, New York City Republican who will seek the 21st Congressional seat at a special election next Tuesday, Mr. Dewey said:
Now, if ever, Congress needs all the strength it can obtain. No citizen can fail to reach the conclusion after reading the ominous trend in the news of the fight against Congress, that its very existence, its very function in the plan of American constitutional government, is at stake.
The Governor endorsed Bennet, a former representative, and expressed hope he would be elected.
Mr. Dewey wrote:
This is the time when it is the duty of the citizens to send experienced and capable legislators to the halls of Congress.
I wish you well in the election.