Harry Truman actually said...

"Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act of October 6, ..."

"We must act in time--ahead of time--to stamp out the smoldering beginnings of any conflict that may threaten to spread over the world."

"The foreign policy of this country transcends in importance any other question confronting us."

"This is a critical period of our national life."