Harry Truman actually said...

"I am very appreciative of your thoughtfulness in giving me this plaque."

"I wish to emphasize the urgency of keeping the Government's finances on a sound basis."

"Whenever there is misrepresentation, there's a smear."

"Well now, I am happy to have Mr. Flynn's opinion, because I think he is a very able political prognosticator--[ laughter ]--but I have no comment to make on your question."