Harry Truman actually said...

"I've made arrangements with the Central Intelligence Agency to furnish you once a week with the world situation as I also have for Governor Stevenson."

"If you can arrive at about twelve fifteen I'll have General Smith and the Central Intelligence Agency give you a complete briefing on the foreign situation."

"There is one thing certain--none of these pieces in the White House are now in danger of being completely destroyed as they were before the renovation took place."

"If you want to bring your press secretary and any other member of your staff I'll be glad to have them."