Harry Truman actually said...

"I fully support the principles and objectives outlined by him on that occasion."

"It is desirable to revise the existing salary schedules for these positions both in the Veterans Administration and in other agencies."

"It is believed that the 'earmarking' of Federal tax revenues, as provided in the bill, constitutes undesirable tax and fiscal policy."

"Consequently, I recommend that the Congress, in completing its action on the revision of the Classification Act, make the rates contained in that legislation applicable to the positions covered by H.R..."