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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

I don't know all the facts in connection with this situation in Manila, so I would prefer not to comment on it.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

The Senate Atomic Energy Committee has the job of recommending legislation for the control of atomic energy in the United States.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

From concept to execution, General Arnold's leadership guided the mightiest air force in history.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

It does not--it does not foreclose the Senate Committee from doing anything it chooses to do.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

They are not going to be recognized without the communique's guarantees of free and unfettered elections.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

He performed the duties required by the office in a superior manner during the most strenuous and trying period in the history of the air arm.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 7, 1946

I told them under present circumstances it was not possible, but that we were working towards that end.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 6, 1946

It is to be hoped that the Committee will be able successfully to complete its examination of the various matters contained in its terms of reference.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 6, 1946

The fact that the British Members of the Committee have agreed that the inquiry should begin in Washington is also particularly welcome as evidence of the spirit of cooperation which the President is confident will characterize all the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 3, 1946

There shall be in the Office for Emergency Management of the Executive Office of the President a Director of Liquidation, hereinafter referred to as the Director, who shall be appointed by the President and who shall perform his functions…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 3, 1946

The Director may, within the limits of funds which may be made available, employ personnel and make provisions for supplies, facilities, and services, and incur other expenses, necessary to discharge the functions of the Director under…

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