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Harry Truman: I would be perfectly willing to do it, but then I think if you consult the doctors in charge of this thing, they want…

On the recordJune 3, 1952
I would be perfectly willing to do it, but then I think if you consult the doctors in charge of this thing, they want young blood.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks to Jimmy Carrick, Winner of 'The Kid of the Year' Award

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