Harry Truman actually said...

Nothing in this order shall be construed to derogate from the authority of the Secretary of the Army under the said Executive Order No. 10155.

Executive Order 10303—Creating an Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between Certain Transportation Systems Operated

11/05/1951

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I want you to forget all your emotions now and sit here and see what you can do.

Now, gentlemen, I have never felt as strongly about anything as I do about this situation.