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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

I have always had, and shall continue to have, complete confidence in you, and in your handling of public matters.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

This Government is rich enough to pay its employees an adequate salary, and they ought to do it.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

In order to do this job most of our soldiers will be transported the full length of the American continent.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

Dear Colonel Johnson: The transportation facilities of the nation are now called upon for the most gigantic task in all the history of transportation.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

I am asking you to extend my congratulations to all of our transportation agencies--and their millions of workers--on the results they have accomplished.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

The Veterans Administration will be modernized, and that should be done as soon as possible.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

At the same time express my confidence in them for the greater effort that lies ahead.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

Stuart Symington of St. Louis will be appointed to succeed Senator Gillette when Senator Gillette's expiration date expires July 15th.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 6, 1945

My views are that the Members of the House and the Senate are grossly underpaid.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 4, 1945

The Petroleum Administrator is authorized to take such action, if any, as he may deem necessary or desirable to provide protection for the plants and all persons employed or seeking employment therein

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