Harry Truman actually said...

"This policy has been most successful."

"Surely this is a disaster which statesmanship can find a way to avoid."

"I have a very sincere desire, Mr. Prime Minister, to be as helpful to you as possible in this circumstance."

"Bit by bit in recent years we have carried out a policy, agreed upon with our allies, of building up a freely elected German government, and returning to the German people an increasing degree of cont..."