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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 15, 1948

There are no scales down here, but I think I weigh about 173 or 4, something like that.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 15, 1948

I am most hopeful that the Commission's report will be a milestone in the development of a sound and economical structure and efficient procedures for the executive branch of the Federal Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 15, 1948

Senator Barkley and I are in complete agreement. I don't think there has ever been a Vice President and a President who understand each other as well as We do.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 15, 1948

I have no plans. I would be happy to see Stalin in Washington, if he wants to come and see me.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 14, 1948

It is ordered that the following-described tracts of land in Puerto Rico be, and they are hereby, subject to valid existing rights transferred from the control and jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior to the control and…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 11, 1948

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved December 26, 1941, designating the fourth Thursday of November in each year as Thanksgiving Day, do…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 9, 1948

This order supersedes Executive Order No. 9769 of August 14, 1946, entitled 'Amendment of the Regulations Governing the Appointment of Postmasters of the Fourth Class.'

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 4, 1948

We are faced with great issues now, which I think we can bring to a successful conclusion.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 4, 1948

It makes a man study and wonder whether he is worthy of the confidence, worthy of the responsibility which has been thrust upon him.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 4, 1948

I expect to work just as hard as I have done for you up to date, and to do it to the best of my ability.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 4, 1948

I can't tell you how very much I appreciate this warm and cordial welcome of the Capital City of the greatest Nation on earth.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 4, 1948

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 3 of the said Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby approve and proclaim the…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Nov 3, 1948

You must continue to stand by me, because I have got the biggest job in the world, now.

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