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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 2, 1950

This approach must have as its final goal a practical and forward-looking course of action.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 16, 1948

I am here today to report to you on the critical nature of the situation in Europe, and to recommend action for your consideration.

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Franklin Roosevelt
@franklinroosevelt· Democratic · NY· Jun 8, 1942

I think it is a pretty good idea to strike while the iron's hot, and the Lord knows it's hot now.

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Calvin Coolidge
@calvincoolidge· Republican · VT· Dec 6, 1928

I think I have already stated that if the treaty were violated it would leave the United States in the same position that it would be without the treaty, and Congress would determine as usual what action would be taken.

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Abraham Lincoln
@abrahamlincoln· Republican · IL· Jul 11, 1862

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views and boldest action to bring a speedy relief.

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