Harry Truman actually said...

"It seems particularly undesirable for the Federal Government to encourage a general acceleration of road building by underwriting highway construction bonds at a time when we are attempting to conserv..."

"In view of our increased defense requirements, I have already directed the Federal agencies to review their programs for the purpose of modifying them wherever practicable to lessen demands for suppli..."

"We are getting up the orders now to put it into effect."

"I think that is a contemptible statement and beneath comment."