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Harry Truman: “I want you to forget all your emotions now and sit here and see what you can do.”

On the recordMay 2, 1952
I want you to forget all your emotions now and sit here and see what you can do.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Meeting With Steel Industry and Labor Leaders.

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