If it is proper under your inherent powers to seize the steel mills, can you, in your opinion, seize the newspapers and the radio stations? Mr. Truman replied that under similar circumstances the President had to do whatever he believed was best for the country. The President refused to elaborate. But White House sources said the President’s point was that he had the power in an emergency, to take over “any portion of the business community acting to jeopardize all the people.” This is the Harry Truman who is today acclaimed and honored by all American politicians, from Bill Clinton to Newt
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