Harry Truman: “The voluntary methods authorized by section 2, in the absence of…”

On the recordDecember 27, 1947

The voluntary methods authorized by section 2, in the absence of reserve powers to back them up, can therefore be expected to accomplish little.

Said by

Democratic · Missouri

Source

Statement on the Resolution Enacted in Response to the President's Message of November 17.

More from Harry Truman

Dec 14, 1952

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

Dec 14, 1952

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

Jan 18, 1953

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

Dec 3, 1952

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

Other voices in this conversation

Harry Truman: “The voluntary methods authorized by section 2, in the absence of reserve powers to back them up, can therefore be…”