On the recordJune 22, 1949
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.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “I have signed this Act willingly, for I believe that it is in the interest of the Government and of the people to…”
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Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Raising the Salaries of Federal Executives.
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