Harry Truman actually said...

The fact is that after 16 years of Democratic Government, this whole country is prosperous, and I want to keep it that way.

Rear Platform Remarks in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Sparta, Wisconsin

10/13/1948

More Harry Truman Quotes

When you vote, you are in control of your Government.

I believe that the Constitution, which rightly protects property, is still more deeply pledged to protect human rights.

I believe in a free America--strong and undivided.

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