We are in a troublesome period, and some "nonsense" as you term it - but this is a great nation with a high purpose, and we shall come to our senses and resume our course. (Harry S. Truman)

We are in a troublesome period, and some "nonsense" as you term it - but this is a great nation with a high purpose, and we shall come to our senses and resume our course.

Harry S. Truman

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