Harry Truman actually said...

"This order shall not be construed as revoking or limiting any power or authority heretofore delegated to the Alien Property Custodian."

"It is contemplated that after July 4, 1946, the conduct of relations with the Republic of the Philippines will be carried on in the same manner as relations with other countries."

"All are concerned with improving and simplifying particular phases of Government administration."

"In the light of this situation, I proposed that the two sides agree to submit their differences to arbitration."