Harry Truman actually said...

While it is not sound public policy to charge for all services of the Federal Government on a full cost basis, and many services should be provided free, the Government should receive adequate compensation for certain services primarily of direct benefit to limited groups.

Context

Veto of Bill To Provide Without Charge Certain Information From the Census Records.

08/08/1949

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