Harry Truman actually said...

"A special responsibility for leadership rests upon the United States in this matter because of the preponderant technical, economic and military resources of this country."

"The Secretary of the Interior, acting through such agency or agencies of the Department of the Interior as he shall designate, is authorized and directed to wind up the affairs of the Administration."

"This order shall be effective as of the close of business May 8, 1946."

"I need not emphasize to you the importance of petroleum in the life of the Nation and the consequent necessity for assuring the adequate and continuous availability of this vital resource."