On the recordJune 22, 1949
Important as it is for Members of the Congress to have adequate clerical assistance, it is at least of equal importance to have men of ability in the key executive positions in the Government.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “Important as it is for Members of the Congress to have adequate clerical assistance, it is at least of equal importance…”
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Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Raising the Salaries of Federal Executives.
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