Harry Truman actually said...

"I have today approved H.R. 4583, relating to telephone and telegraph service and clerk hire for Members of the House of Representatives."

"Such a process is obviously poor business and any apparent saving in funds for salaries is obviously a disservice to the taxpayers."

"The wisdom of this step has been demonstrated by greatly improved staff assistance to the President, which has contributed importantly to the management of the Government during the trying years of wa..."

"I am convinced that this reorganization plan will contribute importantly to the more businesslike and efficient administration of the programs of the Maritime Commission."