Harry Truman actually said...

This defense work should go forward as fast as practicable, but it must proceed with due regard for the long-range objective of conserving and developing our water resources for all their values, for the benefit of all the people.

Context

Letter to Department and Agency Heads on the Report of the Water Resources Policy Commission.

03/13/1951

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