Harry Truman actually said...

I do question the propriety and wisdom of giving Committees veto power over executive functions authorized by the Congress to be carried out by executive agencies.

Context

Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Authorizing the Postmaster General To Lease Quarters for Post Office Purposes.

07/18/1952

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