Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix.

Harry Truman

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Topic

Government secrets Political theory Democracy

Speaker

Harry Truman

Language

English

Time

1972 1970s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Truman, Harry S. Quoted in Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman, by Merle Miller. Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1973. Originally spoken about the CIA, c. 1972.

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Time
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Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.

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Time
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A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

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Topic
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Author

Thomas Jefferson
Source
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Medium
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Language
English
Time
1787 1780s 18th century
Era
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Authentication Score 2
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Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to James Madison. 30 Jan. 1787.

Current Citation

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