Political Quotes

On the recordJune 15, 1947
The time for tax reduction will come when general inflationary pressures have ceased and the structure of prices is on a more stable basis than now prevails.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill To Reduce Income Taxes.

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