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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

The West is with us, the Central States are with us, and the East is swinging into line.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

I think that I speak for every loyal American - Democrat and Republican alike - when I say that we detest what Communists stand for, and what they have done to the free peoples under their control.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

The National Military Establishment and the Federal Security Agency shall defray such necessary expenses of the Committee as may be authorized by law.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

You can't say what's in your heart, because there aren't words to express that sort of feeling.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

Vote for lower prices, and better homes, vote for better health and educational facilities.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

I am urging you with everything I have: on November 2d, everyone of you, get up early and go to the polls and vote the Democratic ticket straight.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

The Government to encourage and promote the religious, moral, and recreational welfare and character guidance of persons in the armed forces.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 26, 1948

Our first step under that doctrine was to give economic and military aid to Greece and Turkey, two countries right under the shadow of Communist domination.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 25, 1948

The Republicans failed to mention many of the issues in their 1948 platform.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 25, 1948

The Republican Party can change platforms and candidates, but it can't change its fundamental philosophy of government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 25, 1948

The American people want to know what kind of government they can expect from the men and women they elect to office.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 25, 1948

I do not say that the Republican candidate wants a weak America, but I do say that he doesn't know how to get a strong America.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Oct 25, 1948

The Republicans can't win against candidates like these men when the people get out and vote.

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