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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 29, 1949

As a result of those accidents, and as a result of war, we must continue to work to the very best of our ability to see that these people are given a better outlook on life.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 29, 1949

I am particularly interested in this program, and am anxious to see it a continuing success.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 29, 1949

I am doing everything I possibly can to prevent physical handicaps from happening.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 29, 1949

I am doing everything I possibly can to restore the physically handicapped to the point where they can be self-supporting.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

We must increase our buying abroad if we are to achieve a balanced world trade.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

What is needed is to draw these elements together into a continually expanding and productive international economy.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

I have been a delegate from Missouri for 31 years, and I hope I will have the privilege of being a delegate for 31 more years.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

Consequently, the United States joined with other nations to prepare for a peaceful economic world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

A community of democratic nations cannot insist on uniformity in matters of politics or business.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

It is not a Legionnaire speech, it is a speech on international affairs which affects the welfare of the Nation in days to come, and one in which you will be particularly interested.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

Without foreign trade, for example, it would be difficult, if not impossible, for us to develop atomic energy.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

Some people think the country would have been much better off if I had gone ahead and been a professional musician.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

I appreciate very much the privilege of riding behind that famous Horse Guard, which I understand has escorted every President that has come to Philadelphia since George Washington.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Aug 28, 1949

I am happy to be here with the American Legion again at their annual convention.

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