Harry Truman actually said...

I am convinced that only through making steady progress toward this goal can we be assured of serving our major objectives, the most effective organization of our armed forces, a full return on our defense dollar, and strengthened civilian control.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on Reorganization of the National Military Establishment

03/04/1949

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