The President's News Conference
04/02/1946
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In this campaign you don't have to rely on promises. This time, you have the record.
This order shall take effect as to the several positions as of the first pay period commencing after the date hereof.
For myself, and for the Democratic Party, I completely reject the idea that we should 'eliminate' the New Deal.
I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, do declare and proclaim: