On the one hand, the Republicans are telling industrial workers that the high cost of food in the cities is due to this government's farm policy. On the other hand, the Republicans are telling the farmers that the high cost of manufactured goods on the farm is due to this government's labor policy. That's plain hokum. It's an old political trick: "If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em." But this time it won't work.
Harry S. TrumanMillions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness.
Harry S. TrumanToday, America has become one of the most powerful forces for good on earth. We must keep it so.
Harry S. TrumanWell, I wouldn't say that I was in the great class, but I had a great time while I was trying to be great.
Harry S. TrumanFirst of all, it is clear that our efforts in Korea can blunt the will of the Chinese Communists to continue the struggle. The United Nations forces have put up a tremendous fight in Korea and have inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy. Our forces are stronger now than they have been before. These are plain facts which may discourage the Chinese Communists from continuing their attack.
Harry S. Truman