Harry Truman actually said...

The voluntary efforts inaugurated by your Committee will continue to be necessary to supplement the program which I have asked the Congress to authorize.

Context

Letter to the Chairman, Citizens Food Committee, on the Need for Continuing Conservation Efforts.

11/19/1947

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