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Harry Truman: I urge the Congress to reject the narrow and selfish arguments of those who oppose the St. Lawrence project.

On the recordJune 30, 1952
I urge the Congress to reject the narrow and selfish arguments of those who oppose the St. Lawrence project.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Regarding the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project.

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