Political Quotes

On the recordJune 27, 1945
I wish I could shake hands with everybody here tonight, and listen to your tales of woe, if you have one, as I used to do; but that is impossible.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks Upon Receiving an Honorary Degree From the University of Kansas City

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