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Harry Truman: The function of the state is to preserve and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms.

On the recordMarch 2, 1947
The function of the state is to preserve and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address in Mexico City.

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