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Harry Truman: Well, Mr. President, I just have one life to give for my country, and it still can have it if it wants it.

On the recordMay 23, 1951
Well, Mr. President, I just have one life to give for my country, and it still can have it if it wants it.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks to Members of the Conference of United States Attorneys.

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