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Harry Truman: “A broad harmony of view has emerged from these discussions; for we recognize that the overriding need to counter the…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 1952
A broad harmony of view has emerged from these discussions; for we recognize that the overriding need to counter the Communist threat in that area transcends such divergencies as there are in our policies toward China.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Churchill

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