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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 18, 1950

These efforts will not be relaxed until the Greek children are back in their homes.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 18, 1950

It is morally inadmissible that political considerations or technical difficulties should be allowed to stand in the way of the reunion of these children with their parents.

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

It is hardly necessary to emphasize again that economic security is an essential element of political security.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 27, 1950

It is my desire, however, that the charges of disloyalty made before your Subcommittee be given the most thorough and complete investigation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 24, 1950

I believe the Congress of the United States has an opportunity to strike a major blow for peace on behalf of people everywhere by taking rapid and favorable action on this legislation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 17, 1950

We cannot afford to follow that course again.No person can be harmed in any way by furnishing the information required.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949 and providing for reorganizations in the Federal Trade Commission.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 16 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

This general message states my reasons for transmitting Reorganization Plans Nos. 15, 16, and 17.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

The rate of compensation fixed for this officer is that which I have found to prevail in respect of comparable officers in the Executive Branch of the Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 1950 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 12, 1950

I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 9 of 1950, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of 1949 and providing for reorganizations in the Federal Power Commission.

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