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On the recordJanuary 8, 1952
In the interest of economy, both in time and money, we have agreed that the United States and the United Kingdom will continue to rely upon rifles and ammunition now in stock and currently being produced.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Churchill

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