Political Quotes

On the recordJune 30, 1952
I strongly recommend, therefore, that the Congress promptly complete action on legislation to carry out the 1941 agreement for joint construction of the St. Lawrence seaway and power project.
Said by
Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Regarding the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project.

Share

More from Harry Truman

Jan 16, 1953

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 140 I64 Stat. 107, 145); and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 14, 1952

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 14, 1952

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation