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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1949

I am delighted to welcome you to the United States as the guest of the people of this Nation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1949

It is the announced aim of this Government to accord civil government and a full measure of civil rights to the inhabitants of its Pacific territories.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 17, 1949

I know that these ideals will continue to inspire us in our quest for peace and happiness for all mankind.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 13, 1949

The Department of the Army shall have the right to re-enter any of such cemeteries subsequent to the effective date of the transfer of functions with respect thereto for the purpose of making exhumations or reinterments should any such…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 13, 1949

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 12 of the act of March 4, 1923, 42 Stat. 1509, as amended by the act of June 26, 1946, 60 Stat. 318, and as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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

The nature of our participation and the many different ways in which it is manifested may come as a surprise to many members.

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

They must 'settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.'

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

Equally, they must 'refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

Without such authority and resources the President cannot be held accountable for the conduct of Federal administration.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

The Commission on Organization has served the country well by pointing the way toward achieving continued improvements in government operations.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

My approval and acceptance of them springs not alone from my personal conviction but equally from the compelling mandate of my oath of office to support the principles of the Constitution.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

Such plans and recommendations will represent the most carefully considered judgment of the Executive Branch of the Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

In keeping with past experience, the pending bill provides that reorganization plans, submitted to the Congress by the President under the reorganization authority, must lie before the Congress for 60 consecutive days without Congressional…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 8, 1949

It is neither possible nor wise to proceed simultaneously in all areas on reorganization.

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