Harry Truman actually said...

No legislation giving a major industry immunity from the antitrust laws should be enacted unless adequate alternative safeguards are provided for the public interest.

Context

Veto of Bill To Exempt Certain Carriers in Interstate Commerce From the Antitrust Laws

06/11/1948

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