Harry Truman actually said...

The security of the United States and the essential needs of its citizens must never again be jeopardized by inadequate or uncertain rubber supplies.

Special Message to the Congress on Rubber

02/06/1947

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You people are the Government.

The Republican Party is still against measures that will benefit the people.

There is one man, more than any other, who is responsible for the existence of this dam, and I'm glad he is here today.

And this has been done over the violent opposition of the Republicans and the utility companies who are partners.