Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 20, 1949
The conditions of modern life are drawing the American republics together in an increasingly close community of neighbors.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Bill Extending the Institute of Inter-American Affairs.

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