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Harry Truman: “If we all remember that and keep it constantly in mind--in spite of all the shouting by the 'spokesmen' and the 'special…”

On the recordJuly 18, 1951
If we all remember that and keep it constantly in mind--in spite of all the shouting by the 'spokesmen' and the 'special pleaders,' we can win the battle for price controls and the bigger battle that lies behind it--the battle for peace and security in the world.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Mrs. C. Irving Guyer on the Need for Controlling Inflation.

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