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Harry Truman: It will bring appreciably nearer the goal all freedom-loving peoples seek-a peace where all nations live in equality and…

On the recordMarch 24, 1950
It will bring appreciably nearer the goal all freedom-loving peoples seek-a peace where all nations live in equality and mutual respect.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Urging Enactment of the Foreign Assistance Act.

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