Harry Truman actually said...

I have signed this Act willingly, for I believe that it is in the interest of the Government and of the people to provide for the efficient conduct of the public business.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Raising the Salaries of Federal Executives.

06/22/1949

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