Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

"Their personal evaluation of our progress would provide the public with the essential knowledge and broad understanding to which it is entitled."

"Our country, as you know, has an important stake in the fortunes and destiny of the Republic of Korea."

"The results of these endeavors will profoundly affect our leadership and prestige in the Far East and indeed throughout the free world."

"I cannot conceive of a greater tragedy for America than to get heavily involved now in an all-out war in any of those regions, particularly with large units."