Harry Truman actually said...

"No two countries of this closely knit hemisphere have been bound together more closely than the Republic of Cuba and the United States."

"Nothing contained in this manual shall be construed to invalidate any investigation, trial in which arraignment has been had, or other action begun prior to February 1, 1949."

"Any such investigation, trial, or action so begun may be completed in accordance with the provisions of the Manual for Courts-Martial, 1928."

"Nothing contained in this manual shall be construed to make punishable any act done or omitted prior to the effective date of this manual which was not punishable when done or omitted."