Harry Truman actually said...

That has been discussed throughout the Government, and we haven't arrived at a conclusion on it as yet.

The President's News Conference

09/20/1950

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There has been some conversation about the Navy's activity in Shanghai. That is absolutely without foundation in fact.

I don't think it is necessary.

I think it is an awful thing, if it has happened.

If they come in for that purpose, I will discuss it with them.