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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

the major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

we must never forget that the conservation of our natural resources and their wise use are essential to our very existence as a Nation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

The choice is ours. We can sit idly by--or almost as bad, resort to the false economy of feeble and inadequate measures--while these precious assets waste away.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

The major opportunity of our generation to increase the wealth of the Nation lies in the development of our great river systems.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 15, 1947

An orderly program of appropriations for prosecution of this work on a sustained and comprehensive basis is essential.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

The continued development of the science of air transportation is vital to the trade and commerce of a peaceful world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I don't see any necessity in the immediate future now, but of course if the necessity arises we will do whatever is necessary to meet the situation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I think Senator Hickenlooper very clearly explained the situation in his statement to the Senate.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 9, 1947

I can't make any recommendations on that situation until we find out how the Paris conference goes.

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