Harry Truman actually said...

"Therefore, it is of great importance that the necessary legislative authority be made available now, for the duration of the national emergency."

"Therefore, I urge that Title II powers again be made available, so long as the emergency lasts."

"I do proclaim the existence of a national emergency, which requires that the military, naval, air, and civilian defenses of this country be strengthened as speedily as possible to the end that we may ..."

"The Director shall on behalf of the President direct, control, and coordinate all mobilization activities of the Executive Branch of the Government."