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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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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 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

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 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 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 think Senator Hickenlooper very clearly explained the situation in his statement to the Senate.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 7, 1947

The heads of the departments concerned may prescribe such additional regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Part, such regulations to be uniform to the fullest extent practicable.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 7, 1947

I hereby prescribe the following regulations governing the granting of allowances for quarters and subsistence to enlisted men in active service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are not furnished quarters or rations in…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 7, 1947

Without regard to monetary limitations contained in the Pay Readjustment Act of 1942 as amended, the heads of the departments concerned may authorize the payment to members of their respective services on duty outside continental United…

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