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Harry Truman: It would clearly be unwise to adopt such a policy in connection with this one project, before it has been decided…

On the recordOctober 13, 1949
It would clearly be unwise to adopt such a policy in connection with this one project, before it has been decided whether adoption of such a general policy is in the national interest.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Veto of Bill Relating to the Development of the Fish, Wildlife, and Recreational Aspects of the Colorado-Big Thompson

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