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Harry Truman: When you go back to Germany, I hope you will be able to say that you have been cordially treated in this country, and…

On the recordJuly 25, 1949
When you go back to Germany, I hope you will be able to say that you have been cordially treated in this country, and that we at least showed that we were glad to have you pay us a visit.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Remarks to a Group of German Editors and Publishers

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