Harry Truman: “In my opinion, it would be a serious error to introduce at this time a…”

On the recordJuly 10, 1949

In my opinion, it would be a serious error to introduce at this time a new principle-insurance against war-caused losses.

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Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill To Amend the Contract Settlement Act of 1944.

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