Harry Truman actually said...

I would rather have a Medal of Honor than be President of the United States.

Remarks on Presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Commander Richard H. O'Kane, USN, and Master Sergeant Charles...

03/26/1946

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I can't tell you how very much I appreciate this warm and cordial welcome of the Capital City of the greatest Nation on earth.

We are faced with great issues now, which I think we can bring to a successful conclusion.

You must continue to stand by me, because I have got the biggest job in the world, now.

It is a great responsibility which you have given me.