Harry Truman actually said...

"Those who have the heavy responsibility of directing the Nation's military efforts do not underestimate the difficulties of crushing an enemy defended by vast distances and animated by desperate fanat..."

"I will give you more details when Mr. Hopkins comes home."

"They are depending on America tiring of this war--becoming weary of the sacrifices it demands."

"I think we would, but there has been no arrangement for such a meeting officially."