Harry Truman actually said...

"The several executive departments, independent establishments, and other governmental agencies in the District of Columbia, including the General Accounting Office, the Government Printing Office and ..."

"Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, do hereby a..."

"I recommend, therefore, that the Congress give consideration to this matter during its present session."

"Accordingly, I recommend that these provisions of law be extended until June 30, 1949."