Harry Truman actually said...

"I regard the Marine Corps as a force available for use in any emergency, wherever or whenever necessary."

"By making a material exception in the case of veterans of the Spanish-American War group in the matter of out-patient treatment, the legislation discriminates against veterans of other wars."

"The country may feel sure that the record of the Marines now fighting there will add new laurels to the already illustrious record of the Marine Corps."

"I am profoundly aware of the magnificent history of the United States Marine Corps, and of the many heroic deeds of the Marines since the Corps was established in 1775."