Harry Truman actually said...

I realized that the action I was taking in this case was very drastic, and I did it only as a matter of necessity to meet an extreme emergency.

Letter to C. S. Jones in Response to Questions on the Steel Situation.

04/26/1952

More Harry Truman Quotes

Senator Barkley has been working hard, making a terrific fight to help tell the people of this country the facts of life.

For my part, I intend to keep moving toward this goal with every ounce of strength and determination that I have.

So long as I am President of the United States, the door will not be closed to peace.

We are winning because the American people are aroused.