Harry Truman actually said...

I am convinced that a careful study of the long-range effect of this provision would indicate that it would increase cost to the Government because it would complicate emergency recruiting and would result in amounts of overtime at premium rates.

Context

Letter to Senator Maybank on Vacation Leave Privileges of Federal Employees.

04/24/1952

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