Harry Truman: “We can't let that happen again, and if I have anything to do with it, it won't happen again!”

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They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.