Harry Truman actually said...

No, I think the Commanding General of the Far East Command has all the authority necessary to carry on the military operations.

The President's News Conference

02/14/1951

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No, but I intend to ask the Congress again to make an appropriation for the sesquicentennial.

Well, they are working on it right now, and comment has all been favorable.

I have been reading all the stories I saw in the papers, but I don't believe them.

As soon as it is ready.