Harry Truman actually said...

"You have as your Postmaster General a career man for the first time, mind you, in the history of the country."

"It seems to be the pastime of a great many people to throw bricks at the people who have to carry on the Government's operations."

"It has gotten so bad here lately that it is a difficult matter to find a man who is willing to take the rough treatment he has to receive in key positions."

"The welfare of the country as a whole is in your hands."