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On the recordJuly 17, 1947
Until we are better able to estimate the cost of our investment in world peace and collective security, it is unwise to make so large a cut in our Government's future income that our ability to meet our needs would be impaired.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Second Bill To Reduce Income Taxes.

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