Harry Truman actually said...

I hope that the release of these documents will set this controversy at rest, and will in some measure protect those who have not been able ...

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

Indeed, I believe that releasing these documents will indicate the justification for their views.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America, it is ordered as follo...