Harry Truman actually said...

The present arrangements, which have been developed under piecemeal legislation dating as far back as 1870, are inadequate to meet the present requirements of the Government.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on the Need for a Modern System for the Management of Government Property.

03/04/1948

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