On the recordOctober 26, 1948
I hate communism. I deplore what it does to the dignity and freedom of the individual.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI hate communism. I deplore what it does to the dignity and freedom of the individual.
Address at Mechanics Hall in Boston
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