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Harry S. Truman’s policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Increase

Harry S. Truman was a strong advocate for foreign aid as a tool for promoting peace and stability. His Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947, committed the US to helping countries threatened by communism, leading to significant aid to Greece and Turkey. This suggests he would likely support increased foreign aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Truman's foreign policy was heavily influenced by the goal of containing communism. He would likely agree with denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism, as this could be seen as a threat to global stability and peace. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

While Truman was a proponent of human rights, his primary concern was containing the spread of communism. He might agree with the idea of increasing aid to countries without human rights violations, but he would likely not make it a strict condition for receiving aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Truman might be satisfied with the current amount of spending, but his historical actions suggest he would be more inclined to increase rather than maintain the status quo. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

While Truman was concerned about fiscal responsibility, he saw foreign aid as a crucial investment in global stability and peace. He would likely disagree with the idea of decreasing foreign aid to reduce the national budget deficit. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Decrease

Given Truman's commitment to foreign aid as evidenced by the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, it is unlikely that he would support a decrease in foreign aid spending. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Truman's foreign policy was heavily centered on providing aid to other countries, both for humanitarian reasons and to combat the spread of communism. Therefore, he would strongly disagree with the idea of not giving foreign aid to any countries. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,615 voters that identify as Democratic.

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