Harry Truman actually said...

I wish also to point out to the Congress that H.R. 3788 deals with another issue which I believe should be first considered in basic law.

Veto of Bill for the Construction and Operation of the Vermejo Reclamation Project, New Mexico.

08/22/1949

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I really believe that anyone who reflects upon this matter will understand why that is so.

There is only one thing, and that is prosperity at home, and peace in the world.

We need all these things and need them fast before we can begin to feel reasonably secure about the defense of the United States.

I was answering to the point of the welfare of the country, and that's what's at stake.