Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 13, 1952
The most vigorous efforts are being and will continue to be made to expose and punish every Government employee who misuses his official position.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 1 of 1952: Bureau of Internal Revenue.

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