Harry Truman actually said...

As President, I feel it my duty to protect the men who are engaged in this crucial work from such attacks.

Further Statement by the President on the Decision To Withdraw U.S. Forces from Korea, 1947-1949.

11/01/1952

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I hadn't that under consideration at all.

Yes. I have been in elective office for 30 years.

Yes, there is a very good reason--because we want to get them both constructed.

Yes, but I am not for it.