Now, since you have given me that responsibility, I want every single one of you to help carry out that responsibility, for the welfare of this great Republic, and for the welfare and peace of the world at large.

I can't tell you how very much I appreciate this turnout to celebrate a victory--not my victory, but a victory of the Democratic Party for the people.

I want to inform you, Mr. Mayor, that protocol goes out the window when I am in Independence.

I am going to do the very best I can to carry out the Democratic platform, as I promised to do in my speeches over this country.

And we have a Congress now, and I am sure we will make some progress in the next 4 years.

I can't begin to thank the people who are responsible for the Democratic Party winning this great election.

I trust the people, because when they know the facts, they do the right thing.

I believe with all my heart and soul that Almighty God has intended the United States of America to lead the world to peace.

I believe in a free America--strong and undivided.

I believe that the Constitution, which rightly protects property, is still more deeply pledged to protect human rights.

When you vote, you are in control of your Government.

And now, my fellow citizens, the future welfare of our country is in your hands.

Now jobs are hunting for people.

I would rather have the people know where I stand than to be President of the United States, because I think I am right.

I have come to the conclusion that the Republicans are on the run.

I never sit on a fence.

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…

I have been showing them--the Republicans are on the run.