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Harry Truman: “For these reasons, I believe that further study is required in both the Executive and Legislative Branches before we…”

On the recordOctober 13, 1949
For these reasons, I believe that further study is required in both the Executive and Legislative Branches before we shall be in a position to establish sound, long-range policies for recreational development in connection with water-resources projects generally, and for the Colorado-Big Thompson project in particular.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Bill Relating to the Development of the Fish, Wildlife, and Recreational Aspects of the Colorado-Big Thompson

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