Harry Truman actually said...

"ON THE OCCASION of your election as President of the French Republic I extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes."

"Any other course, he indicated, would not only constitute failure to meet this obligation but would seriously jeopardize UNRRA relief programs vital to the economic and political stability of vast are..."

"I appreciate your fine efforts and I congratulate you upon an accomplishment which, I am sure, will contribute greatly to the efficiency of our national defense."

"Shoot."