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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

We want you to feel most welcome and entirely at home among us as you continue your invaluable work in behalf of all the peoples of the American Republics.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

It would be most unfortunate if the final action on these related pieces of legislation should result in any such discrepancies.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

We look to the Organization of American States for support of programs to raise living standards and to foster balanced economic development throughout the hemisphere.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

It is believed that the 'earmarking' of Federal tax revenues, as provided in the bill, constitutes undesirable tax and fiscal policy.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

Prudent expenditure policy would indicate that the amount of funds to be expended should be subject to continuous budgetary and legislative appraisal.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

I fully support the principles and objectives outlined by him on that occasion.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

We intend increasingly to help one another in the efforts of each to help himself.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

We have demonstrated how much can be accomplished when nations temper their national aspirations with concern for the interests of all.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

I have today approved H.R. 6022, 'to increase the rates of compensation of certain employees of the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans Administration, and for other purposes.'

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

The 'earmarking' of tax collections amounts to preferential treatment of certain taxpayers and tends to weaken effective budgetary control of expenditures.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 11, 1949

Consequently, I recommend that the Congress, in completing its action on the revision of the Classification Act, make the rates contained in that legislation applicable to the positions covered by H.R. 6022.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 10, 1949

I greet you not only as the chief minister of your government, but also as the loved and respected leader of a great nation of free people.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 10, 1949

I extend to you the hospitality and good will of the people of the United States, with the hope that your visit among us will leave you with the firm conviction that we are indeed your warm friends.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 10, 1949

I am very happy to welcome you to this country on behalf of the Government and the people of the United States.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 9, 1949

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 1 of the said International Organizations Immunities Act, I hereby revoke the said Executive Orders Nos. 9698, 9751, and 9823 so far as they pertain, respectively, to the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 5, 1949

Read my message on it, and you will find exactly what the party program is on the farm bill.

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