This [minimum wage] legislation, passed by the 81st Congress at its first session, is an important addition to the laws we live by. It is a measure dictated by social justice. It adds to our economic strength. It is founded on the belief that full human dignity requires at least a minimum level of economic sufficiency and security.
Harry S. TrumanThis is the first time in my experience... that I ever heard of a Senator trying to discredit his own Government before the world.... Your telegram is not only not true and an insolent approach to a situation that should have been worked out between man and man - but it shows conclusively that you are not even fit to have a hand in the operation of the Government of the United States.
Harry S. TrumanDoing the right thing is easy. [It is] much more difficult [to...] figure out what [the right thing] is.
Harry S. TrumanI had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it - not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization.
Harry S. TrumanThe most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field. Chances are youโll do your best thinking that way. And thatโs why Iโve always thought and said, farmers are the smartest people in the world, they donโt go for high hats and they can spot a phony a mile off.
Harry S. Truman