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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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “And, you know, if you get well enough acquainted with it, when these old people now that are running the Government get…”
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Remarks to the Delegates of Girls Nation.
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