Harry Truman actually said...

"There is not any reason in the world why these plans should not be carried out, and if we can get the cooperation of every branch of the Federal Government, we can get that done."

"I want to see a regular flood control program in all these river valleys."

"The President, you know, has to receive all the criticism that it's possible for a man to receive and still survive."

"I am interested in flood control as well as power and navigation and reclamation in this part of the world."