Harry Truman actually said...

Dean Acheson is going to be Secretary of State until January 20, 1953, and until his successor is appointed and confirmed.

The President's News Conference

09/12/1951

More Harry Truman Quotes

Our Government was the first to recognize the State of Israel.

But today, after 20 Democratic years, nearly all Americans are proud of their Government and of the economic system under which they live.

I am proud of my part in the creation of this new state.

That man is Adlai Stevenson.