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Harry Truman: I have been criticized during this campaign for talking plainly to people about the issues, but that's the only way I…

On the recordOctober 22, 1948
I have been criticized during this campaign for talking plainly to people about the issues, but that's the only way I know how to do business.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Address in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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