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What kind of president would give massive authority to an adviser not confirmed by the Senate? Only every Democratic president who’s ever lived.

Also from Berle’s notes: “Donald Hiss [brother of Alger], member of C.P. with Pressman and Witt . . .” and—”Alger Hiss, Ass’t. to Sayre—C.P.—1937. Member of Underground Com.— ...

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