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

I have the matter under consideration, and as soon as I am ready to make the announcement, I will let you know.

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

I hope that the next time it is necessary to make that estimate, the budget will come more closer to it than it did this time.

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

The Secretary of State and I are discussing the appointment of Ambassadors.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 12, 1949

It is plain common sense that the planning and operation of the system of river structures is a job for a single agency.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 12, 1949

This means Government action that will be more responsive to the needs of the people.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 12, 1949

In recent years the people of our country have come to understand that the progressive growth of our economy and the maintenance of national security depend largely upon the wise use of our natural resources.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Apr 12, 1949

We have not found--nor do I expect that we shall find--a single organizational pattern that will fit perfectly the resource problems in the many diverse areas of the country.

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

This Treaty is an expression of the desire of the people of the United States for peace and security, for the continuing opportunity to live and work in freedom.

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

The North Atlantic Treaty is further evidence of our determination to work for a peaceful world.

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

Our joint strength is of tremendous significance to the future of free men in every part of the world.

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

It is a day of sadness for me, because we lost on this day 4 years ago Franklin D. Roosevelt, I think one of the greatest Presidents this country has ever had.

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

I do thank the Senate most sincerely for their courtesy to me, for this pleasant luncheon which I have had, and I hope that this will not be the last time that I may have the privilege of meeting with you.

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

The security and welfare of each member of this community depend upon the security and welfare of all.

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

Every action of this Nation in recent years has demonstrated the overwhelming will of our people that the strength and influence of the United States shall be used in the cause of peace, justice and freedom.

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