Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 27, 1948
It is much harder to win the peace than it is to win a war.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Rear Platform and Other Informal Remarks in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York

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I have always believed that the American people have the good sense and good judgement to make the right decisions, once they know the facts.

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I want to thank the Vice President not only for what he has said tonight, but also for all that he has done for me and for his country.

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We are grateful for the privileges and rights inherent in our way of life, and in particular for the basic freedoms, which our citizens can enjoy without fear.

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