Harry Truman actually said...

We cannot, however, completely eliminate unemployment; even in times of high employment, there will be turnover of jobs and numerous shifts and changes in job opportunities.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on the Unemployment Insurance System.

04/05/1950

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