Harry Truman actually said...

"The War Assets Administration, therefore, should be terminated at the end of this fiscal year and the remainder of the war surplus property disposal program transferred to a permanent agency."

"Thank you for your timely letter pointing out the danger that the Disaster Surplus Property Program may not provide adequate relief to stricken communities in the future."

"We should now give consideration to making a permanent arrangement for disaster relief."

"This matter has been on my mind as I have watched the disposal of surplus property held by the War Assets Administration."