Aug 11, 1949
The objections which are being urged against these two plans appear to me to be ill-founded and mistaken.
Harry Truman
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Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from April 12, 1945, to January 20, 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed the presidency after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Truman is known for his decisive leadership during the final months of World War II, including the controversial decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which contributed to Japan's surrender. He also played a significant role in the early stages of the Cold War, implementing the Truman Doctrine to contain communism and establishing NATO.
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Aug 10, 1949
We have been appointing boards like that for--if I am not mistaken--for 15 or 20 years, and it hasn't ruined the country.
Aug 10, 1949
The United States will continue to watch sympathetically the efforts of the peoples of Asia to forge stronger ties of economic cooperation and collaboration, to hasten the progress of self-government, and to preserve their freedom.
Aug 10, 1949
Oh yes, you always hear all sorts of reports before the budget comes out.
Aug 10, 1949
The communiqué which was released by the President of the Philippines and myself covers the conversation.
Aug 10, 1949
When it comes up here to me, then I will either sign it or tell you why I won't.
Aug 10, 1949
I sent down a 'thank you' letter to General Eisenhower for his help on the reorganization bill.
Aug 10, 1949
As President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief, I want to thank you for a difficult job well done.
Aug 10, 1949
It is pending, and as soon as I can make the announcement, I will announce to you just exactly what I propose to do.
Aug 10, 1949
The Budget now is working on a short budget which shows just exactly what the situation is.
Aug 10, 1949
It is a practical matter that is being worked out as fast as we can work it out.
Aug 10, 1949
I think I made a statement to you about 2 years ago, when this same agitation was in force, that General MacArthur is at liberty to come home whenever he sees fit.
Aug 10, 1949
The nation is extremely fortunate to have had the benefit of this most recent service by you.
Aug 10, 1949
I am not in a position to say anything about the government of China.
Aug 10, 1949
Well, we have it in contemplation, and as soon as the details are worked out, and if I can arrange to go, I will make formal announcement on it.
Aug 10, 1949
I have no comment on that statement because I don't know that what you said is a fact or not.
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