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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 16, 1947

I feel certain that your presence on the Commission will be of great assistance in making sure that the problem is attacked with vigor.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 16, 1947

I can give you nothing in regard to it, because that is a part of the economic survey which is being made for the country now.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 16, 1947

I am glad to know that you will serve as a member of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 16, 1947

Well now, the Economic Report is just like the veto message. It will speak for itself.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 16, 1947

A bold, comprehensive and fundamental review of all aspects of the organization and operation of the Executive Branch is required if our government is to be adequately equipped to meet the challenges it must face in a modern world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

The economy of controlling floods as compared with the cost of continuing under the handicap of their disruptive force has been amply demonstrated.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

The choice is ours. We can sit idly by--or almost as bad, resort to the false economy of feeble and inadequate measures--while these precious assets waste away.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

the major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

we must never forget that the conservation of our natural resources and their wise use are essential to our very existence as a Nation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

I therefore urge that this Congress undertake a program which will provide for the substantial completion within ten years of the flood control projects necessary for the protection of the Mississippi River Basin.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

We must never forget that the conservation of our natural resources and their wise use are essential to our very existence as a nation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

The major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

An orderly program of appropriations for prosecution of this work on a sustained and comprehensive basis is essential.

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