Harry Truman actually said...

I said then, and I repeat now, that in a democracy, this power should not rest with the Chief Executive.

I again urge the Congress to give its attention to this subject.

I believe that, in so far as possible, the office of the President should be filled by an elective officer.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby find and declare, on the basis of the investigation...