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Harry Truman: “I didn't send for you just to make a speech. I sent for you for action and, gentlemen, I want it.”

On the recordMay 2, 1952
I didn't send for you just to make a speech. I sent for you for action and, gentlemen, I want it.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Meeting With Steel Industry and Labor Leaders.

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