Harry Truman actually said...

"The Congress should bear in mind that the tripartite approach has proven its worth in two previous periods of national emergency--and it is proving its worth again."

"I share your concern about the magnitude of Federal expenditures."

"I do not care to comment on that situation until I have a chance to discuss the matter with the Secretary of State."

"We have not reached the point--and I hope we never reach it--of compulsory arbitration, where we substitute Government dictation of wages and working conditions for collective bargaining."