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Harry Truman: We must stand firm against aggression, build up our defenses, cooperate with other free peoples, and hold the door open…

On the recordJanuary 15, 1952
We must stand firm against aggression, build up our defenses, cooperate with other free peoples, and hold the door open for the fair settlement of international disputes.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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