Harry Truman actually said...

Salary limitations prevent the Government, in many instances, from securing the kind of executives required to manage its vital activities.

Commencement Address at Princeton University.

06/16/1947

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I don't think there is a boy in the country who doesn't long for the 'old swimmin' hole.'

I am happy to be here this morning, and I want to assure you that this is not my first visit to Richmond.

I appreciate most highly that introduction in this wonderful city of Greenfield.

They are talking about something else this morning.