Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

"I met Ernie Pyle in the midst of war and counted him my good friend."

"I remember him as a man of small stature, of high courage, of great understanding and love for his fellows."

"His name is a symbol of integrity in his profession, and--for all citizens--a living testimony to patriotism."

"I am proud to join in this testimonial to him by so many of his colleagues."