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On the recordAugust 5, 1952
And, you know, if you get well enough acquainted with it, when these old people now that are running the Government get out, your turn will come, and you can keep it running on an even keel.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks to the Delegates of Girls Nation.

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