Harry Truman actually said...

"Thank you for your timely letter pointing out the danger that the Disaster Surplus Property Program may not provide adequate relief to stricken communities in the future."

"We should now give consideration to making a permanent arrangement for disaster relief."

"In my opinion, the Congress should enact these recommendations into law irrespective of what the final decision may be as to further pay increases for Federal employees generally."

"I shall continue to see to it that the civil service system is constantly strengthened and that merit and efficiency are rewarded by advancement."