Harry Truman actually said...

"The amendment leaves no room for negotiation, and accordingly would tend to force such countries into the Soviet orbit, in spite of their friendship for the United States."

"I am convinced that this amendment in its present form would not accomplish the purpose intended but, on the contrary, would do much more harm than good."

"The amendment, if effective, would require a substantially complete embargo on trade between Western and Eastern Europe."

"I urge the members of the Congress to consider this report carefully over the next few weeks as a basis for the enactment of legislation in the near future."