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On the recordOctober 20, 1948
The Republican politicians never have liked the New Deal, and they would like to get rid of it--repeal it--put it out of existence.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address on Radio Program Sponsored by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union Campaign Committee

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