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.

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

03/13/1951

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