Harry Truman actually said...

"I am sincerely sorry about the casualties, but somebody has to meet these situations; they can't be met with sticks and stones--somebody is bound to get hurt."

"It is difficult for us--for this Republic of ours--to realize the responsibilities of the Government of the United States."

"I sincerely wish I could stay longer."

"There was not a single man there who did not feel that he was making the proper sacrifice for his country."