A president either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt that I could let up for a moment.
Harry S. TrumanAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 8, 1884
- Died: December 26, 1972
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