Harry Truman: “I certainly appreciate the presentation of this key.”

It would have involved us in all-out war in the Far East, and we have been strenuously trying to avoid that all the time.

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.