Harry Truman actually said...

I trust the people, because when they know the facts, they do the right thing.

And now, my fellow citizens, the future welfare of our country is in your hands.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 3...

I would rather have the people know where I stand than to be President of the United States, because I think I am right.