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Country Quotes by Harry S. Truman
- There is no more fundamental axiom of American freedom than the familiar statement: In a free country we punish men for the crimes they commit…
- Such an atmosphere is un-American, the most un-American thing we have to contend with today. It is the climate of a totalitarian country in which…
- We have gone a long way toward civilization and religious tolerance, and we have a good example in this country. Here the many Protestant denominations,…
- Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.…
- Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down…
- Our efforts have brought new hope to all mankind. We have beaten back despair and defeatism. We have saved a number of countries from losing…
- Brave men don't belong to any one country. I respect bravery wherever I see it.
- Canada and the United States have reached the point where we no longer think of each other as 'foreign' countries. We think of each other…
- Canadian-American relations for many years did not develop spontaneously. The example of accord provided by our two countries did not come about merely through the…
- The record proves that in peaceful commerce the combined efforts of our countries can produce outstanding results. Our trade with each other is far greater…
- To you who answered the call of your country and served in its Armed Forces to bring about the total defeat of the enemy, I…
- It is organized as a fellowship of men, a system of morals, a philosophy taught by degrees through the use of symbol, story, legend, pictures,…
- Divine Providence has played a great part in our history. I have the feeling that God has created us and brought us to our present…
- You know of our sympathetic interest in this country in Iran's desire to control its natural resources. From this point of view we were happy…
- All of you, I am sure, have heard many cries about Government interference with business and about "creeping socialism." I should like to remind the…
- I do not believe there is a problem in this country or the world today which could not be settled if approached through the teaching…
- Nixon is one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth…
- I have no desire to crow over anybody or to see anybody eating crow, figuratively or otherwise. We should all get together and make a…
- Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads.
- We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in your communitymen who are endeavoring to be better citizens[and] to make…
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