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Harry Truman: It has been shown over and over again that the cost of the relatively small amount of materials and manpower needed for…

On the recordJanuary 27, 1952
It has been shown over and over again that the cost of the relatively small amount of materials and manpower needed for this project will be fully repaid in tolls and power receipts; and, in addition, the project will yield savings and returns in transportation and power benefits far surpassing its cost.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Special Message to the Congress Urging Action on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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