Harry Truman actually said...

This bill, as it passed the House, makes such a sweeping attack on Government transmission lines that it would actually limit the supply of critically-needed power.

Context

Letter to Senator Hayden on the Effect of Certain House Amendments on Hydroelectric Power Policy.

06/10/1951

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