Harry Truman actually said...

Although I do so reluctantly and with deep regret, I acquiesce in your decision and accept, effective at the close of business this day, your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture.

Context

Letter Accepting Resignation of Clinton P. Anderson as Secretary of Agriculture.

05/09/1948

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