Harry Truman actually said...

I trust this letter makes clear that while it is impractical to adopt your suggestion, its spirit will motivate and guide our Secretary of State at Paris.

Context

Letter to the National Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, on Representation of Veterans at the Peace Conference.

07/25/1946

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