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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 26, 1946

I have been consistent in my endeavors to arouse the nation to our responsibilities in meeting the problems of the returned veteran.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 25, 1946

I trust this letter makes clear that while it is impractical to adopt your suggestion, its spirit will motivate and guide our Secretary of State at Paris.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 25, 1946

I am wholeheartedly in sympathy with your observations concerning the grave responsibilities confronting the peacemakers and your comments relative to the period following Versailles.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 25, 1946

I agree that the views and feelings of our veterans of World War II should be reflected in the position taken by our Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 24, 1946

All prior regulations, orders, rulings, directives and other actions relating to the Office of Economic Stabilization shall remain in effect except in so far as they are in conflict with this order or are hereafter amended by the Director…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 24, 1946

I have no intention of making any speeches in Missouri while I am out there.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 24, 1946

I pledge the administration to do its full part in this struggle, but it must not be forgotten that the battle against inflation is not the government's battle alone--it is the people's battle as well.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 24, 1946

The present bill, despite its inadequacies, is an improvement in many respects over the bill which I vetoed.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 24, 1946

I urge upon you and your committee the earliest practicable action on S. 1592, the General Housing Act of 1946.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 24, 1946

The Economic Stabilization Board is transferred to the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion for the purpose of advising and consulting with the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion with respect to the functions transferred…

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