Harry Truman actually said...

"I feel I must make a special request to the Congress to eliminate it in completing action upon this bill."

"Consequently, I earnestly urge the Congress to leave the amendments out of the bill."

"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."