On the recordOctober 29, 1948
I would rather have the people know where I stand than to be President of the United States, because I think I am right.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI would rather have the people know where I stand than to be President of the United States, because I think I am right.
Rear Platform Remarks in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri
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