Harry Truman actually said...

Gentlemen, this is an historical occasion.

I want to offer a toast to the President of the Philippine Republic, and to wish for the complete and entire success of that great Republic.

I have an extreme and very close interest in the Philippine Republic, for the simple reason that I happened to be--by the accident of death-...

I hope, Mr. President, that you will enjoy your visit among us, and that you will take back to the Filipino people the warm regards of the p...