Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

"Well, the concept is very simple."

"I invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States to issue similar proclamations."

"Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 22, 1955, as World Trade Week; and I request the appropriate officials of ..."

"I would use every bit of influence that I can properly and appropriately bring to bear to have it passed."