Harry Truman actually said...

I do not dispute the right of the Congress and its Committees to take an interest in real estate transactions made by the Executive Branch of the Government.

Context

Memorandum of Disapproval of Bill Authorizing the Postmaster General To Lease Quarters for Post Office Purposes.

07/18/1952

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