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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

I had a fine interview with Mr. Hannegan the day he got back here; and he looks fine.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

I am very happy that Mr. Ford in his statement says that he was following out the suggestion that I made in the message, and I appreciate it very highly.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

We discussed the whole Puerto Rican situation when he was in here this morning.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

General Marshall has asked the top-ranking personages in the State Department to stay.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

They're- Congress is making an investigation of that situation now, and it's their move to act upon it.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

It was the customary meeting with an Assistant Secretary of State who requested to see the President.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

I urged him to stay on as National Chairman. I thought he was a good one, and I still think so.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

I think we ought to hold the line on rent control, but of course the Congress will have to act on that.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 22, 1947

I have invited him to pay a visit to the President of the United States, and I hope he accepts.

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