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Harry Truman: “For the reasons I have stated, I believe most strongly that it is in our national interest to participate on an equal…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 1952
For the reasons I have stated, I believe most strongly that it is in our national interest to participate on an equal basis with Canada in the construction, management, and control of the St. Lawrence project.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Urging Action on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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