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Harry Truman: It is in the interest of each American that there be a far greater measure of well-being in other lands.

On the recordMarch 24, 1950
It is in the interest of each American that there be a far greater measure of well-being in other lands.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Urging Enactment of the Foreign Assistance Act.

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