Harry Truman actually said...

These acts of voluntary helpfulness-helpfulness without compulsion of laws or government--constitute some of our deepest and finest traditions.

Radio and Television Remarks Opening the Nation's Community Chest Campaign

09/26/1952

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I consider such a program vital to the national welfare.

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Princeton University has conferred an honor upon me for which I am deeply grateful.