We can do this best by holding the cost of living stable, by preventing profiteering by anyone, and by paying for our military needs through higher taxes.
Harry Truman: “We can do this best by holding the cost of living stable, by preventing profiteering by anyone, and by paying for our…”
On the recordApril 25, 1951
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Special Message to the Congress Recommending Extension and Broadening of the Defense Production Act.
Share
More from Harry Truman
Jan 19, 1953
The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.
Jan 18, 1953
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.
Jan 18, 1953
Members of the armed forces of the United States who are awarded the decoration established by this order are authorized to wear the medal and the ribbon symbolic of the award, as may be authorized by uniform regulations approved by the…
Jan 18, 1953
They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.





