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On the recordNovember 20, 1947
We never make complete use of every power that we have. We use it where it will do the most good.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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The President's News Conference

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Dec 10, 1952

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

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My decision should not be interpreted as establishing any new pattern or policy.

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