Harry Truman: “It will be good business for the Government, because every dollar we…”

On the recordMay 31, 1945

It will be good business for the Government, because every dollar we spend in collection and enforcement will produce $20 or more in revenue.

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Democratic · Missouri

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The President's News Conference

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The course of action you recommend has my approval.

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