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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 29, 1947

We should be taking steps to provide additional aids to housing, rather than eliminating the aids which have been in effect.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 28, 1947

We must make the Federal Government a friendly, vigilant defender of the rights and equalities of all Americans.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 28, 1947

Eveрy man should have the right to a decent home, the right to an education, the right to adequate medical care, the right to a worthwhile job, the right to an equal share in making the public decisions through the ballot, and the fight to…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 28, 1947

We must not tolerate such limitations on the freedom of any of our people and on their enjoyment of basic rights which every citizen in a truly democratic society must possess.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 25, 1947

Your question is answered in the statement that I have just made about this.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 25, 1947

It should not be a matter for surprise or disillusionment that many issues arising as a result of the war still remain unsettled.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 25, 1947

If it is necessary for me to send them things to do, I shall certainly do it.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 25, 1947

The enterprise which was launched at San Francisco 2 years ago is the hope of the world for lasting peace.

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