On the recordSeptember 19, 1950
I am convinced that this amendment in its present form would not accomplish the purpose intended but, on the contrary, would do much more harm than good.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “I am convinced that this amendment in its present form would not accomplish the purpose intended but, on the contrary…”
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Letter to Committee Chairmen on the Wherry Amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Bill.
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