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Harry Truman: Insofar as it lies within my power as President, I shall see that this law is well and faithfully administered.

On the recordJune 25, 1947
Insofar as it lies within my power as President, I shall see that this law is well and faithfully administered.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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