Political Quotes

Harry Truman: “While I can understand that instances may occasionally occur which might justify the Federal Government providing for…”

On the recordMarch 28, 1948
While I can understand that instances may occasionally occur which might justify the Federal Government providing for additional subsidies on Reclamation projects either through waiver of interest charges over longer periods of time or possibly, in some cases, through extensions of repayment periods beyond what might eventually turn out to be the useful life of a project, I do not wish my action in approving S. 1990 to be construed as endorsing the principle of extending generally the basic 40-year repayment period for Reclamation projects.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Secretary Krug Upon Signing Bill Relating to the Completion of the Provo River Reclamation Project

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Harry Truman

Jan 18, 1953

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1953

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1953

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 18, 1953

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

presidency.ucsb.edu
View all Harry Truman quotes

Other voices in this conversation