On the recordSeptember 29, 1948
When the people of a country like ours-free to act selfishly in their own interest-choose to act unselfishly in the common interest--this is democracy at its best.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “When the people of a country like ours-free to act selfishly in their own interest-choose to act unselfishly in the…”
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