Harry Truman actually said...

Well, rationing at the present time would not meet the emergency, because there isn't time to implement it, as I have told you time and again.

The President's News Conference

05/01/1946

More Harry Truman Quotes

For an earlier statement on the railroad situation, see Item 33.

You never are, May, but go ahead.

Not at all--so you can pack your grips and get ready to go on Friday.

He happened to be at the White House for a conference and I brought him over.