Harry Truman actually said...

The amendment leaves no room for negotiation, and accordingly would tend to force such countries into the Soviet orbit, in spite of their friendship for the United States.

Context

Letter to Committee Chairmen on the Wherry Amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations Bill.

09/19/1950

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