Harry Truman actually said...

We should follow a pattern which is the reverse of that under which the burden was imposed.

I request the Commission to complete its studies in time to submit its final recommendations to me by January 1, 1948.

I want to feel free to call on you from time to time for counsel.

Your letter of this date leaves me no choice but to accept your resignation as Secretary of War, effective at the close of business July twe...