Harry Truman actually said...

I have felt obliged, therefore, to direct the Secretary of State, the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission not to comply with your subpoenas.

Context

Letter to Senator Tydings Again Refusing To Disclose Confidential Information on Employee Loyalty.

04/02/1950

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