Political Quotes

Harry Truman: I recommended that, but that won't cause any river in the United States to run our way.

On the recordFebruary 6, 1952
I recommended that, but that won't cause any river in the United States to run our way.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

The President's News Conference

Share

More from Harry Truman

Jan 18, 1953

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 16, 1953

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 140 I64 Stat. 107, 145); and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 18, 1953

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation