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Harry Truman: It is fundamental to the whole structure of the Constitution that all citizens have equal representation, so far as…

On the recordJanuary 8, 1951
It is fundamental to the whole structure of the Constitution that all citizens have equal representation, so far as practicable, in the House of Representatives.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Special Message to the Congress on the Need for More Equal Apportionment of Congressional Districts.

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