Harry Truman actually said...

The housewife who goes to buy food today must spend $10 to buy what $7 bought a year and a half ago.

Special Message to the Congress on the First Day of the Special Session

11/16/1947

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It cannot be clarified.

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Mr. Lovett made the proper statement on the matter.

I will appoint him just as soon as I can.