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Harry Truman: “In the face of these facts, common prudence demands a realistic and conservative management of the fiscal affairs of the…”

On the recordJune 15, 1947
In the face of these facts, common prudence demands a realistic and conservative management of the fiscal affairs of the Government.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Bill To Reduce Income Taxes.

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