Harry Truman actually said...

It would have involved us in all-out war in the Far East, and we have been strenuously trying to avoid that all the time.

The President's News Conference

12/10/1952

More Harry Truman Quotes

I am very glad to be here today.

You know, I have always believed that service to the people is the best measure of government.

There is hereby established a Clemency and Parole Board for War Criminals.

In other words, we practice what we preach.