Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 12, 1946
So, you stand before your countrymen after vicious and unwarranted attacks with integrity unscathed, with ability unquestioned, with honor unsullied.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Edwin W. Pauley Consenting to the Withdrawal of His Nomination.

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