Harry Truman actually said...

Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if in our civil affairs we had fighters for the right like these two young men.

Remarks Upon Presenting Medals of Honor to M. Sgt. Hubert L. Lee and Sgt. Joseph C. Rodriguez, USA

01/28/1952

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We can and we should provide a businesslike system of insurance to finance the restoration of such losses.

I didn't send for you just to make a speech. I sent for you for action and, gentlemen, I want it.

First, it is absolutely necessary, for the safety of the country, that steel production must continue during the emergency.

I want you to forget all your emotions now and sit here and see what you can do.