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

In that way we shall save ourselves untold billions and pave the way for the wealth production that surely will flow from the integrated development of our valleys.

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

Measures for flood control should be integrated with plans for the use and conservation of water resources for other purposes.

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

A comprehensive program for flood control in the entire Mississippi River Basin is essential.

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

In the execution of a comprehensive program for the development of the Mississippi River Basin, protection from floods is of such urgency that it should be given first attention.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I can't make any recommendations on that situation until we find out how the Paris conference goes.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I consider the source of the remarks which you said were made in the speech by Mr. Slaughter, so it doesn't worry me any.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I don't see any necessity in the immediate future now, but of course if the necessity arises we will do whatever is necessary to meet the situation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I told Senator Barkley that I didn't see any reason why my attitude should change if they sent me the same bill they did before.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

The continued development of the science of air transportation is vital to the trade and commerce of a peaceful world.

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