Harry Truman actually said...

To maintain the integrity of the public debt, we must now reduce it by substantial amounts.

Veto of Bill To Reduce Income Taxes.

06/15/1947

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I am happy to report to this 81st Congress that the state of the Union is good.

The present coverage of the social security laws is altogether inadequate.

We cannot maintain prosperity unless we have a fair distribution of opportunity.

In the light of this action by the General Assembly, and taking into account the facts set forth in the statement issued by this Government ...