Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

"The United States stands firmly by the agreements and the offers it has made in this regard, and we have not withdrawn from that position."

"Now, the next step, if this thing got out of hand, would be governmental controls in time of peace, and I believe governmental controls in time of peace means the beginning of the end."

"Generally speaking, though, I would say read Mr. Dulles' reaction to this, which I agree with."

"Part of it is accounted for by rises in food prices; and I said, after all, we have now policies to try to raise these prices, at least as far as the farmer is concerned."