Political Quotes

Harry Truman: “While it is not possible at this time to calculate the reduction in expenditures which will result from this plan, it…”

On the recordMarch 12, 1950
While it is not possible at this time to calculate the reduction in expenditures which will result from this plan, it can safely be predicted that it will produce substantial savings.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 18 of 1950.

Share

More from Harry Truman

Jan 18, 1953

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 18, 1953

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 18, 1953

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation