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Harry Truman: Oh yes, the matter will have to be finally submitted to me, and I will make the decision on it whenever it comes up, as…

On the recordApril 20, 1949
Oh yes, the matter will have to be finally submitted to me, and I will make the decision on it whenever it comes up, as I always do.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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