Harry Truman actually said...

I want to talk to you tonight about our country, about its future, and about its importance to the hopes and aspirations of all mankind.

Radio and Television Report to the American People on the State of the National Economy.

07/12/1949

More Harry Truman Quotes

Assured them that I was confident that further progress could be made, if they were willing to negotiate further.

The key word is to call off the strike at this time.

No, I didn't; but I am confident that that will happen.

The Engineers and Trainmen have agreed to postpone the strike date from 4 o'clock, May 18, to 4 o'clock, May 23.