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Harry Truman: It is my earnest hope that in the days ahead, the Congress will review with care the consequences of enacting a weak…

On the recordJuly 3, 1951
It is my earnest hope that in the days ahead, the Congress will review with care the consequences of enacting a weak measure and will come forward with the strong legislation we need so badly.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the President of the Senate on the Continued Need for Effective Price, Wage, and Production Controls.

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