Harry Truman actually said...

Prudent expenditure policy would indicate that the amount of funds to be expended should be subject to continuous budgetary and legislative appraisal.

Context

Veto of Bill Providing for Federal Aid to State Fish Restoration and Management Projects.

10/11/1949

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