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Harry Truman: Our objective, of course, in the visit to Mexico and in the visit to Canada, is to solidify the friendship of the people…

On the recordJune 11, 1947
Our objective, of course, in the visit to Mexico and in the visit to Canada, is to solidify the friendship of the people who live on this continent.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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The President's Special News Conference With Prime Minister Mackenzie King Near Ottawa

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